Electric consumers can be targets for scams. It is important to know how to spot a scam to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
- Central Texas Electric Co-Op (CTEC) will never call or email you to threaten service disconnection if payment is not made immediately.
- CTEC will never ask you to pay with a prepaid card.
- CTEC will never call from an out-of-state number.
- CTEC will never have a technician call you to say they are coming to disconnect power.
- CTEC will never request a cash payment at your home or business.
- CTEC will never try to sell you solar panels, energy audits or any other products or services door-to-door.
- CTEC will never call or email you requesting bank or wire transfer information.
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