Several Clallam County PUD customers have reported there is another telephone scam attempting to collect money while impersonating PUD employees.

In the calls, the scammer says he or she is with the PUD and threatens to shut off power if a large sum of money is not paid (within 10 minutes, perhaps at a non-PUD location, or there could be other methods the PUD is not aware of).

There have been reports that the scammers are even able to make Caller ID suggest they are the PUD calling. PUD officials warn to be cautious in all instances.

Typically, PUD customers will not receive a phone call from the PUD about disconnect, although there is a notification process in place.

The PUD does not provide any information to customers about their account unless the customer provides verification that they are the account holder.

Disconnects for non-payment also occur during normal working hours, Monday-Friday, providing one more opportunity for customers to make arrangements.

The PUD encourages customers to be cautious when providing personal information, and when in doubt, call the PUD at 452-9771 to verify the legitimacy of the inquiry.