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An electricity company is warning about scammers targeting customers after Hurricane Irma.
Beaches Energy Services sent a series of texts to customers warning them about individuals going door-to-door threatening to turn off utilities.
The company, which serves Jacksonville Beach, is not disconnecting utilities for non-payment this week because of Hurricane Irma.
It is warning people who encounter individuals going door-to-door to call 904-247-6241.
Full warning:
This is a scam alert from Beaches Energy Services. We are aware of individuals going door-to-door demanding immediate payment from our customers and threatening to cut off their utilities. If you encounter this situation, please contact Beaches Energy immediately at 904-247-6241. Due to Hurricane Irma, Beaches Energy is NOT disconnecting utilities for non-payment this week. Do NOT make payment to these individuals.
Read more on the Beaches Energy website.
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