Telephone scammers are continuing their calls targeting Grays Harbor PUD customers, threatening to shut-off their power if payments are not immediately made on accounts that they claim are delinquent.

PUD Customer Service staff received more than a dozen calls last week from commercial customers reporting they had been contacted by callers claiming to be with the PUD and demanding payment.

“If you receive a call from someone claiming to be with the PUD, call our customer service office to verify your account status before you make any payment,” customer service director Katy Moore said. “These scams only work when people volunteer their personal information.”

Recipients of fraudulent phone calls and mailings should under no circumstances agree to send money to the callers or give them bank account, credit card or other information. The PUD recommends customers contact customer service at (360) 532-4220 to verify the claim and to contact law enforcement.