Heads up to those in Huntsville, AL or others who use Alabama Power. A scammer is calling customers demanding payment or your utilities will be disconnected: (from http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/11/scammers_continue_to_target_cu.html):
Amethyst Holmes | [email protected] By Amethyst Holmes | [email protected]

on November 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM, updated November 15, 2013 at 3:28 PM

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama--Huntsville Utilities says scam artists are continuing to target customers as well as customers with Alabama Power by phone, according to spokesman Joe Gehrdes.

The company reports that a scammer claiming to be an employee is calling customers from the number 251-744-3669, attempting to steal hundreds of dollars from them by threatening disconnection if they don't immediately pay over the phone or via pre-paid debit card.

Huntsville Utilities advises customers to ask for specific information from anyone claiming to represent the company including their name and company contacts. Call 256-535-1200 to report any suspicious contact or to verify account status.