An old scam targeting utility customers of Pacific Power has resurfaced during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Tom Gauntt at Pacific Power says scammers threaten to turn off the power and order the target victim to buy gift cards or bitcoins to pay the late bill. Gauntt says Pacific Power and Portland General Electric are not shutting off power for customers who can’t pay and they aren’t charging for late payments during the COVID 19 Pandemic. If you get one of these calls Gauntt says hang up.