Beware Utility Imposters
At the Door...
- Ask for identification - All Pee Dee Electric employees and contractors carry photo identification badges, and are required to display their badge if asked. We encourage you to ask for identification.
- If you are unsure about an employee's identification, or want to verify the nature of the work to be done at your home, call us at (866) 747-0060 or (843) 665-4070.
Do not allow people into your home who...
- Claim to offer a PDEC refund. Our employees never deliver cash refunds or rebates to members' homes.
- Claim to sell PDEC products or services. Our employees do not engage in door-to-door sales.
- Do not pay for tree-trimming work by individuals claiming to be from PDEC or contractor. We do not charge for line clearance work.
- Call the police if you believe the person at your door is a con artist posing as a utility worker.
On the Phone...
- Ask for identification - pull out your most recent PDEC bill and ask the caller to tell you the account number and the amount due.
- If you have caller I.D., the display will indicate that the call is from Pee Dee Electric.
- If you suspect the call may be fraudulent, hang up and call us toll-free at (866) 747-0060 or (843) 665-4070. Ask to be connected to a member service representative who can confirm the status of your account and make appropriate arrangements for payment, if needed.
- If you have received a call of this nature and believe you are the victim of fraud, contact your local police immediately.
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Beware Utility Imposters
At the Door...
- Ask for identification - All Pee Dee Electric employees and contractors carry photo identification badges, and are required to display their badge if asked. We encourage you to ask for identification.
- If you are unsure about an employee's identification, or want to verify the nature of the work to be done at your home, call us at (866) 747-0060 or (843) 665-4070.
Do not allow people into your home who...
- Claim to offer a PDEC refund. Our employees never deliver cash refunds or rebates to members' homes.
- Claim to sell PDEC products or services. Our employees do not engage in door-to-door sales.
- Do not pay for tree-trimming work by individuals claiming to be from PDEC or contractor. We do not charge for line clearance work.
- Call the police if you believe the person at your door is a con artist posing as a utility worker.
On the Phone...
- Ask for identification - pull out your most recent PDEC bill and ask the caller to tell you the account number and the amount due.
- If you have caller I.D., the display will indicate that the call is from Pee Dee Electric.
- If you suspect the call may be fraudulent, hang up and call us toll-free at (866) 747-0060 or (843) 665-4070. Ask to be connected to a member service representative who can confirm the status of your account and make appropriate arrangements for payment, if needed.
- If you have received a call of this nature and believe you are the victim of fraud, contact your local police immediately.
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