Scam Caller Claims To Be With Anderson City Utility
11.01.13Filed Under: ECI News
Local authorities want you to be aware of a scam involving Anderson City Utilities. Police say a resident received a call from someone claiming to work for the utility company and that a past due bill needed to be paid. The caller asked the victim to give him credit card or bank account information. While Anderson City Utilities is starting a campaign to collect delinquent bills via phone, legitimate collectors will only call after a notice from the utility company is sent by mail.
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