Phone scammers calling NV Energy customers

A scam is targeting NV Energy customers.

The utility is warns people that callers are identifying themselves as company employees who then threaten to disconnect the power if a credit card payment or cash transfer is not made over the phone immediately.

The utility does not call customers to solicit payments. Instead, 10-day and 48-hour notices are sent via U.S. mail.

People who receive a suspicious call should call law enforcement or NV Energy at (775) 834.4444.