BROWN COUNTY —Over the weekend, law enforcement authorities received a number of complaints from concerned residents about a new scam circulating the area, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.
Someone is calling, representing themselves as a lineman for Evergy. Residents are being told that they are two months behind on their bill and if they do not take care of the outstanding balance immediately, their power will be shut off within hours.
Residents are given a specific dollar amount that it will take to retain their service. They are being instructed to go to the local Dollar General store and purchase a "money pack" and are given instructions on how to respond.
According to Sheriff Merchant, the caller is very convincing and several residents have said they were almost "taken in" by the caller.
The sheriff reminded everyone that calls such as this are a scam. If you
receive such a call, hang up immediately. If you feel you have been a
victim of this or any other type of scam, notify your local law enforcement at once.