PNM SAYS THERE’S AN AGGRESSIVE SCAM HITTING BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS. SHANNON JACKSON WITH PNM SAYS THE SCAMMERS WORK THE PHONES, THREATENING TO HAVE POWER SHUT OFF IF PAYMENT ISN’T MADE THROUGH A GIFT CARD, CREDIT CARD OR THROUGH PAYPAL. SHE SAYS THE SCAM ARTISTS USE FEAR AS A WAY TO INTIMIDATE THEIR TARGETS.
JACKSON SAYS PNM HAS RECEIVED OVER 300 REPORTS OF THE SCAM IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS. YOU’RE ADVISED TO CALL PNM IF YOU THINK YOU’VE BEEN TARGETED.
