CMP alerts customers to phone scam

AUGUSTA — Central Maine Power Company (CMP) reports a rash of calls from customers who have received bill collection calls from someone identifying himself as “Carlos,” and claiming to represent CMP.

Customers have been instructed to deposit cash or a money order into bogus accounts through convenience store cash transfer systems. The caller has tried to work his deception mostly on the owners of small businesses and restaurants in southern Maine.

• CMP is alerting customers to this scam and offers these tips to keep account information secure:
• CMP will not call a customer for payment if his or her account is in good standing;
• Customers who need to make an urgent payment should do so only through the company’s website or at one of the payment agents listed on the website at www.cmpco.com;

Customers who have any questions about a call for an overdue payment are urged to contact CMP by calling 1 (800) 750-4000.

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