Starkville Utilities warns residents of phone scam demanding immediate payment

Starkville Utilities on Tuesday warned residents that scammers are calling and posing as the utility to demand immediate payment for alleged overdue bills, the utility said in a Facebook post.

The callers pressure customers for payment and sometimes request personal information. Starkville Utilities said customers should not provide personal or financial information to anyone they cannot verify as legitimate.

Starkville Utilities is the local utility provider serving the Starkville, Mississippi, area. Utility impersonation and payment scams can lead to financial loss and identity theft, making them a significant consumer concern for residents who rely on reliable electric and water services.

Officials advised that if residents are unsure about a caller’s identity, they should hang up and contact the organization the caller claims to represent using the phone number on their bill or the utility’s official website. We will provide more information as it becomes available.