Press Release

Habersham EMC issues scam alert

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – White County Public Safety Director David Murphy passed along the following scam alert involving Habersham EMC:

Habersham EMC has been alerted that some members have received calls threatening to turn off their power unless they pay immediately over the phone with the caller.

HEMC employees will never call members to take a payment by phone. Please hang up and report the call to your local law enforcement. Do not give out any personal information. Contact HEMC directly if you have questions or concerns regarding your account at (706) 754 – 2114, (706) 865 – 4362, or (800) 640 – 6812. HEMC members may also monitor their accounts through the online portal or SmartHub mobile app.

Bill Johnson

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