Wareham Police are warning residents to be wary of calls from people who are threatening to cancel their electric service if past due bills aren’t paid.

Police said that a higher than usual number of these calls have been reported recently. People who receive calls should contact NSTAR, Eversource or their electrical service provider directly for verification.

Police remind residents that they should always verify who they are speaking to on the phone before providing any personal or financial information to avoid becoming a victim.