Electric Payment Scam Is Circulating Locally

Altamont, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Altamont Police Chief Alan Heiens said there’s a scam going around the area about electric bills.

Heiens said there have been reports of phone calls from non-local numbers to Altamont residents, or “ghost calls.” The caller claims to be someone from the Altamont electric department talking about payments being late and that their service will be shut off if payment is not received.

Heiens said the calls are a scam and said that people should never give out any personal information or make any payment over the phone. If anyone has concerns about their electric bill, call the City of Altamont directly at 618-483-5212.