Phone scam claims spike in electricity usage

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative is warning customers about a recent rise in phone scams attempting to gain access to private property of area members.

According to officials, callers using a 210-area code claim they are investigating spikes in electricity usage and need to audit meters. In some cases reported in the western portion of Bluebonnet’s service area, including Bastrop County, callers attempted to schedule visits to homeowner properties.

“We’ve had several reports of this happening in this area,” said Will Holford of Bluebonnet. “Even if it’s two or three reports or 300, we take them all very seriously and make every effort to communicate with our members so they don’t fall victim.”