A door-to-door scam involving people impersonating EPB Fiber Optics employees is occurring in the Chattanooga area, according to an EPB news release.
Two men reportedly have approached residents in the Black Creek Community, claiming other providers have merged and that EPB Fiber Optics is offering a discount for Internet and TV services if they sign up and pay right away. EPB does not use door-to-door solicitation for service or to collect payments.
Additionally, EPB reports customers continue to be targeted by telephone scams, where they are told their electric service will be disconnected unless immediate payments are made with a reloadable debit card.
Customers who get a visit from these door-to-door solicitors are asked to call police and give a description of the imposters. Anyone who gets a call from a person claiming to represent EPB demanding immediate payment should call 423-648-1372.