PNM warns of phone scam as temperatures rise

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico is warning its customers of a new phone scam. They say scammers are adding a false PNM caller ID or adding a 505 prefix to get people to answer and say they are with PNM.The caller tells the customer they are behind on their bill and threatens to disconnect service unless a payment is made with a prepaid card or an electronic bank transfer. Scammers will also usually require the payment to be made within a short