Indiana-Michigan Power Company officials say they’ve received reports of a scam that targets I & M customers in the Muncie and Marion areas.
A spokesman says callers claiming to be from I & M are calling to tell customers they are behind in the payment of their bills and that they must pay immediately in cash or be disconnected. Some have also sought credit card or personal banking information.
I & M officials say it’s a scam because they never call customers demanding immediate payment, nor do they disconnect service without written warnings.
I & M customers who receive such calls should hang up and contact police or I & M’s Customer Operations Center at 800-311-4634.