Fraudulent Call and Text Alert

There have been fraudulent text messages and phone calls going out to members and non-members alike.  They appear to come from WEPCO but are actually from fraudsters trying to access your information. 

Text Message:  This is a form of fraud called "Smishing" in which a fraudster sends a highly urgent text, such as "your account has been locked" or "your account needs to be verified to stay open," and provides a link to resolve the "problem."  If a person clicks the link, it takes them to a malicious website that may download a virus or ask them to enter their username and password.  Once they have access, the fraudster can takeover the account and/or phone.  Please do not give any information!

Below is an image of a fraudulent text that was received.

Phone Calls:  They appear to come from WEPCO but are actually from fraudsters trying to access your information.  This may include the phone number and name on your caller ID to appear to be from WEPCO.   These calls may ask you for account or password information to restore access to your account or claims they are calling from our fraud department.    If you get this call, do not provide any information, report it as a scam and if you're unsure, contact us directly.