DECATUR, Ala. — It's a new twist on an old scam, and local utility customers are the latest targets.
Decatur Utilities says that a customer notified them that she received an automated call from 256-784-6523 offering to refund her third-party fees for credit card payment. They also said that they could save her 30% on her electric and gas bill.
DU says that this call did not originate with them or or their third-party payment processor. When called back, the number was “non-working”.
Decatur Utilities spokesperson Joe Holmes says, "Do not fall for this scam and do NOT give them your credit card info!"
Any calls like this, or any other calls you think might be scams, can be reported to your utility company and local law enforcement.