Monroe County, MI – Residents are being warned to stay alert for utility scam calls this week after Michigan Gas Utilities and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office issued a joint alert.
According to the utility company, scammers are impersonating representatives and threatening to disconnect gas service unless immediate payment is made. The calls often demand payment through prepaid cards or other untraceable methods.
Officials emphasize that legitimate representatives will never threaten disconnection without prior written notice or request payment through gift or prepaid cards. Residents who receive suspicious calls are urged to hang up and contact Michigan Gas Utilities directly using the number listed on their bill or the company’s official website.
The Sheriff’s Office advises residents to be cautious of caller ID spoofing and to avoid sharing personal or payment information over the phone.
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