Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op has issued an alert to its members and the community regarding an incident involving an individual impersonating a PIE&G employee.

Recently, PIE&G received reports of a male in the Wolverine area impersonating one of its employees. Notably, the impersonator was wearing a PIE&G shirt but did not introduce themselves with proper identification or nametag.

According to the accounts received, the impersonator claimed that if residents paid him a $100 fee, they would install their internet immediately. However, the members alerted the impersonator that they had already paid the fee, resulting in the individual becoming agitated and leaving the premises.

Members are advised to be cautious and follow certain precautions when approached by individuals claiming to be PIE&G employees or its affiliates:

∫ Always ask for identification:

∫ Schedule appointments

∫ Report suspicious activities:

For further information or to report any suspicious activities related to this incident, please contact PIE&G’s customer service hotline at (800) 423-6634.