MDU Points Out Phone Scam

Bismarck (CSi) — Montana Dakota Utilities is warning customers about a utility scam, in parts of their service area.

Individuals have been receiving phone calls from someone who says if the customer fails pay their utility bill immediately over the phone, their utility service will be disconnected.

Officials with Montana-Dakota Utilities say the utility does not operate this way.

They ask that anyone receiving such a call to hang up and call MDA at 1-800-638-3278 and let them know about the call.

MDU points out that customers should never share information such as credit card numbers or checking account numbers with these individuals.