SCAM ALERT! Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams.

These fraudulent activities include scammers posing as Bluebonnet representatives over the phone, claiming member accounts are past due, threatening same-day disconnection and asking for immediate payment. The fraudulent calls are coming from 512-521-3002, and the scammers direct members to call 888-216-3973 to make a payment.

Bluebonnet will never call asking for immediate payment, threatening a same-day disconnect. If a Bluebonnet member has not received a reminder in the mail or a courtesy call about their account, and someone claiming to represent Bluebonnet calls demanding an immediate payment, do not pay.

Bluebonnet members can check their account status online at bluebonnet.coop, via the MyBluebonnet mobile app or by calling 800-842-7708 and following the prompts.

Bluebonnet recommends members who receive a suspicious call to get as much information as possible about the caller, including their caller ID information, and report it to local law enforcement and Bluebonnet member services at 800-842-7708. Members can get tips to spot scam attempts at bluebonnet.coop/scams.