Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA): Duke Energy Warns of Phone Scam

Friday, November 18, 2016: A Duke Energy representative has reported that someone is calling customers and falsely identifying themselves from Duke Energy. They are asking people to make a payment over the phone or they will cut off their power.

Detective Mike Copeland from the Sheriff's Office urges people never to pay any bills over the phone.

The calls come through with "DUKE ENERGY" displaying as the caller ID. May be best to just let it go to voicemail. If anyone leaves a message and are asking for some form of payment, it's a scam. Duke Energy (and most other reputable companies) would contact customers by mail for payment.

FHA Heath, Safety & Security Mission

As stated in the Fearrington Homeowners Association (FHA) Articles of Incorporation, one of the important purposes of the FHA is to "provide for the health, safety and welfare" of the residents of Fearrington Village. As part of this important mission, and to comply with the Articles, the FHA works hard to develop and sustain policies, programs, and services that will help to keep village residents healthy and safe.

The FHA HSS Director oversees emergency preparedness, village road safety, and Community Watch information, sometimes working with ad hoc advisory committees.
At times in the past several years, over 35 residents have served in such advisory roles. Their work and support have been invaluable and very much appreciated.

In addition to its communication with Fearrington residents, the FHA HSS Director maintains collaborative relationships with the Chatham County Emergency Management Department and 911, Emergency Medical Services (FirstHealth/EMS), the Chatham County North Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham County Sheriff's Department, and traffic engineers at the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT, which is responsible for 54 state secondary roads in the village).

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Duke Energy Warns of Phone Scam