Pee Dee Electric Cooperative - Energy Safety

Beware Utility Imposters

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.

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.

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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Pee Dee Electric Cooperative

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.

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.

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.