MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation (CEMC) warns members to be aware of scams that continue to target utility consumers.
Scam artists, often posing as CEMC employees, are using a variety of methods to target individuals and businesses demanding payment on supposed past due accounts.
CEMC does not call members demanding payment either over the phone, online, or in person.
Members who have doubts about the legitimacy of a call or email are advised not to give out any personal information, hang up, and call CEMC directly at 1-800-987-2362, even if it appears the call or email is coming from CEMC.