Kent Police warn of utility phone calling scam

Published 11:23 am Thursday, November 20, 2014

A phone calling scam has contacted several Kent businesses threatening to cut off utilities unless the owner sends them money.

The caller claims to work for utility companies, according to the Kent Police, who have received complaints from businesses about the calls.

“This is a huge scam,” according to the Kent Police. “If a utility company calls you, it will only be after they send you multiple notices via mail. They will not ask for Green Dot cards or cash.”

Green Dot cards are prepaid debit cards.

Police advise people to hang up on the caller and then call their utility company directly to ask questions about their bill.