If you are a NIPSCO customer, beware, because scammers are trying to steal your money. They claim to work for the utility and have contacted customers demanding immedtate payment to avoid cancellation due to unpaid bills. According to NIPSCO, you can check your account status and payment history at any time on their website, or by calling their 800 customer service telephone line. They caution you against giving any bank account information or personal information over the telephone to anyone who calls you or who emails you, claiming to be with NIPSCO.