Telephone Scam Alert

GILMER – Upshur County residents are being warned about a telephone scam. Some have been called by someone claiming they have unpaid electric or utility bills. The caller threatens to disconnect service if the bill is not paid. The Upshur County sheriff’s department says local utilities use the mail for collections and not the telephone. If you get one of these calls, you are advised not to give the caller any personal or financial information.