Prince George, B.C. – There’s a new phone scam making the rounds, and this time it’s  all about BC Hydro.

The scam  has someone,  pretending to be a B.C. Hydro rep,  call you and  say  your  power will be disconnected  if you don’t pay up.

BC Hydro is reminding customersthe company does not collect credit card or bank account information over the telephone. Customers are also reminded that if they receive a call from someone representing BC Hydro and they doubt the authenticity of the call, they should hang up and call back.

If an account is in arrears, BC Hydro will send several notices asking for payment in the mail and also use an automated dialer to remind customers to make a payment before electricity supply is impacted.

If you should get a call  asking  you to pay up,  you  are asked to report that call to BC Hydro at  1-800-BC-HYDRO, the RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.