Scammers call trying to collect on city electric bills
Local businesses have notified the City of New Bern that they’ve been getting calls from people posing as the “City of New Bern Utilities/Electric Department.” The callers say the business owes money for an overdue utility bill and they must pay it immediately over the phone or the caller will disconnect service. “HIS IS A SCAM! THIS IS *NOT* THE CITY OF NEW BERN!,” the city said in a news release. “These scammers are trying to steal your credit card and personal information over the phone. We will NEVER call you demanding payment or asking for your personal information.” If you have a question aboutRead More →