Detroit Lakes Public Utilities Warns of Scam Circulating Lakes Area

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – Detroit Lakes Public Utilities is warning Lakes Area residents about scam that has hit the area.

DLPU says customers have received calls from someone who says they’re a Utility Billing employee and then threatening to disconnect their electric service if a payment is not made immediately. DLPU says if you receive this type of call and feel it may be a scam, do not give the caller any information, hang up immediately and then call the city directly at 218-846-7609.