SCAM ALERT: Callers claiming to be from Appalachian Power using scare tactics to get cash Timothy Martin June 6, 2013 1 minute read A new phone scam targeting Appalachian Power customers is making the rounds across Virginia. WFIR’s Timothy Martin has more. Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: Truck that killed worker on 81 also hit victim’s company truckNext: From a fight for life to Frosted Flakes boxes: Cave Spring student’s photo and story Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026