There’s another scam circulating in the area, according to the Henderson Police Department. This time, police officials say, they’ve received reports that someone is calling claiming to be from a utility company.
The caller says the utility service is being cut off and then provides another number to call to provide payment information – that can either be made from your bank account or cryptocurrency.
The police have one simple bit of advice: HANG UP!
Call the utility company yourself, using the number printed on your utility bill or from the company website – do NOT use the call-back number provided by the caller.
Often, the call-back numbers are fake, officials say. And if the message came via text, do not respond; rather, mark the number as junk or spam and report.
Customers should continue to use their regular method of payment and not follow the directions of the caller.
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