Middletown issues scam alert for electric customers
The Borough of Middletown warns residents of callers falsely claiming to be from the municipal electric department and demanding payment; official payments are never accepted by phone.
The Borough of Middletown reports scammers calling residents and businesses, claiming to represent the municipal electric department and referencing meters or account balances. Middletown says it NEVER accepts payments by phone and will not demand payment via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, mobile cash apps, or cryptocurrency; residents should hang up, avoid sharing account or financial details, and verify account status directly. To check an account or report a suspicious call contact the Borough office at 717-902-0706 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM) or [email protected], and contact the Middletown Police Department if you lost money to a caller.