HELCO warns of telephone scam

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Hawaii Electric Light Co. is warning customers about an apparent telephone scam.

Hawaii Electric Light Co. is warning customers about an apparent telephone scam.

HELCO said that customers have reported receiving telephone calls from a person claiming to be conducting a survey about the utility. At least one customer reported being asked to provide a credit card number.

HELCO said customers should not provide personal, confidential or financial information to any unidentified individual. HELCO employees will not call and ask for a credit card number over the phone.

The company also urges customers to report any suspicious activity to the Hawaii Police Department.