Avista warns of another scam in the area

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Avista Utilities is warning customers in Idaho and Washington about another scam being perpetrated in the region.

The utility says hundreds of customers, both residential and commercial, have reported scam attempts this week – the majority of which are occurring via phone, with the scammers demanding overdue payments and threatening to disconnect service.

The scammers are instructing Avista customers to purchase a prepaid debit, credit or gift card, and phone them back with the card details. Avista is also warning customers to be wary of any unexpected visitors demanding payment and using harsh language to threaten service disconnection.

Customers shouldn’t provide any personal or financial information to unknown people or companies. Anyone with questions about their service or billing can contact Avista directly at (800) 227-9187. (Avista)

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