As we have been reporting, the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has been getting reports of people representing Newberry Electric Cooperative asking for payments of past due bills.

The person is not dressed in a uniform nor does he present credentials. Another customer reported contact from someone offering to install internet at their residence and collect a fee.

The Newberry Electric Cooperative does not do business this way and would wear identifiable uniforms with identification.

If anyone approaches you to collect a bill, ask for verification and identification and call 911.