BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. — Residents in a Berkeley County neighborhood are being urged to stay alert after reports of individuals going door to door posing as representatives of a local electric utility.
Berkeley Electric Cooperative said members in the Foxbank area have reported encounters with people claiming to represent the company and asking to discuss smart meters. The cooperative emphasized that the individuals are not affiliated with the utility.
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In a public alert shared on social media, Berkeley Electric made it clear that it does not conduct door-to-door sales for its services and that legitimate employees or contractors will never ask to enter a customer’s home.
The utility also noted that official personnel can be easily identified. Employees and authorized contractors wear company-branded clothing and arrive in clearly marked vehicles — a key distinction residents should look for when approached.
“Stay vigilant,” the cooperative urged, encouraging customers to contact its office directly if they have any questions or concerns about someone claiming to represent the company.
Door-to-door scams involving impersonation of utility workers are a common tactic used to gain trust, sometimes with the goal of collecting personal information or gaining access to homes.
Authorities advise residents to avoid sharing personal or account information with unsolicited visitors and to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
