Neighborhood Watch - Scam Alert

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From: Muriel Luedeman
mur620@gmail.com


Neighborhood Watch - Scam Alert

I received this scam alert from Officer Louis Virgil, head of our neighborhood crime watch program.
Passing it along to all.

Muriel Luedeman

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Hello Everyone!!

I wanted to share a scam alert that was issued by Meg Lewis, City of Independence Public Information Officer, on NextDoor.


Public Information Officer Meghan Lewis
Public Information Officer Meghan Lewis, City of IndependenceAGENCY


Utilities Scam Alert

Scam Alert – It has come to our attention business customers in the Independence area are receiving threatening phone calls related to their utilities account demanding payment or they will be shut off. Customers are told they must go to a local store and purchase a specific prepaid card. If you receive a call regarding any bill you pay, please be cautious. The City of Independence does not take payments at any locations outside of City Hall and the Independence Utility Center. Also, there is no payment type requirement. If you have questions about your utilities account, please call Customer Service at 816.325.7930.


Luis Virgil
Crime Prevention Officer
City of Independence – Police Department
1717 S. Appleton (Englewood Substation)
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 325-7643
lvirgil@indepmo.org