Owatonna Public Utilities Issues Scam Alert

There is a phone scam taking place involving customers of Owatonna Public Utilities. The caller is claiming to be Owatonna Public Utilities, asking customers to call an 800 number concerning past-due bills and threatening to disconnect their service. This scam has been reported to local authorities. It is affecting business customers as well as residential ones.

If you have any questions about callers claiming to be from OPU, please call the office directly at (507) 451-2480. If you are contacted with this scam, please report it to the local police.