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(Omaha, NE) -- The Omaha Public Power District has received a report of a person pretending to be a utility employee to gain access to a home.
The customer said the scammer knocked on his door, claiming to be an OPPD employee offering a new meter.
The man, described as clean-cut, said he needed access into the customer’s home.
OPPD says he reportedly became belligerent when the customer asked to see identification.
Eventually, without being allowed inside, the person left.
The utility says legitimate OPPD employees carry ID badges, though there may may be contractors completing work for OPPD who do not carry utility badges.
Whether they’re claiming to be employees or contractors, you can call OPPD at 402-536-4131 within the Omaha calling area or 1-877-536-4131 outside of the calling area, to verify the authenticity of the worker.
(Picture from Omaha Public Power District)