JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The Mississippi Public Service Commissioners urged Mississippians to be cautious of scam callers posing as Public Service Commission (PSC) employees.

They said the individuals may attempt to solicit personal information or payment.

On Monday, the PSC was contacted by a citizen reporting a phone call from someone claiming to be a member of PSC staff. The supposed PSC representative claimed he would send her $200 for paying her electric bills on time but needed her credit card information in order to do so.

The scammer did not provide his own name or the name of an electric company, but he did tell the customer that he worked for the PSC and provided her with the PSC’s customer service number. The PSC has reported this scam to the Attorney General’s Office.

The PSC said their employees will never initiate contact requesting sensitive information or for a payment over the phone. If you receive such a call, it is likely a scam.

To protect yourself:

• Be wary of unsolicited calls claiming to be from the PSC.
• NEVER give out personal or financial information over the phone.
• Hang up and report the incident or any similar suspicious activity to the PSC and to the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.

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