According to a Facebook posting by Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative, scammers have been calling in the area.

“We have been alerted that there is a phone scam going around in which the person receiving the phone call is told Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative is calling and they are behind on their electric bill. This phone call is NOT from Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative and those who receive the call should NOT give the caller any personal information.

“A good practice is to never give out your personal information or payment information over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call about your electric bill, hang up the phone and call us at 800-377-2932.”