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CMP alerts customers to telephone collections scam
Customers report receiving calls for bank account information

AUGUSTA, Maine, January 25, 2007 

Central Maine Power Company warns customers to be wary of calls from scam artists demanding immediate payment of electric utility bills.

Within the past day, three customers have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent CMP and requesting immediate payment for electric service. The callers have requested bank account numbers to allow electronic transfer payments to avoid disconnection.

"Representatives calling on behalf of CMP will have the customer's CMP account number, account balance, account history, and service address in front of them. Anyone receiving a call from someone claiming to represent CMP should ask for that information from the caller to confirm that it is a legitimate call," said CMP spokesman John Carroll. "Customers should always be wary of giving information about your personal identification or bank account numbers over the phone."

Central Maine Power has contacted the Maine State Police to notify them of the incidents, and will cooperate with the authorities in any investigation. Anyone who receives a similar call requesting access to bank accounts or personal identification information should report it directly the local police or sheriff's department and contact his or her financial institution.

About CMP: Central Maine Power, a subsidiary of Energy East Corporation, operates more than 20,000 miles of power lines and other facilities that deliver electricity to 80 percent of Maine�s population. Web site: www.cmpco.com.

About Energy East: Energy East Corporation [NYSE: EAS] is a respected super-regional energy services and delivery company that our customers can depend on every day. We are a motivated and skilled team of professionals dedicated to creating shareholder value through our focus on profitable growth, operational excellence and strong customer partnerships. We serve about 3 million customers throughout upstate New York and New England.

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