Mid-Carolina Electric warns community about potential scam

Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) – Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative wants the community to know about a potential scam that has been reported in the area.

According to a post on their social media pages, they have had two members report that men driving in a white pickup truck with blue MCEC lettering on its side, are going door to door asking to enter homes. These men say that they are at the home in order to do termite inspection for MCEC.

Mid-Carolina says that their employees would not attempt to gain access to a member's home under any circumstance. They advise that If you are approached by these men, please contact your local law enforcement authorities.