THE CEDAR RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT A PHONE SCAM.
A PERSON CALLS THE RESIDENCE TO ADVISE THAT THE ELECTRICITY WILL BE TURNED OFF IN 30 MINUTES IF THE RESIDENT DOES NOT PAY AN OUTSTANDING BILL. THEY ARE GIVEN A 1-800 NUMBER TO CALL. WHEN THE RESIDENT CALLS THIS NUMBER, IT IS ANSWERED BY SOMEONE WHO IDENTIFIES THEMSELVES AS AN EMPLOYEE FROM ALLIANT ENERGY.
ALLIANT ENERGY IS ADVISING THIS IS A SCAM AND DO NOT GIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION OR COMPLETE ANY MONEY TRANSACTION OVER THE PHONE.