The Maricopa County Sheriffâs Office in Fountain Hills reported the following incidents in which deputies responded during the week from Thursday, Jan. 28, through Wednesday, Feb. 3.
*On Thursday, Jan. 28, a resident of the 11000 block of Indigo Drive reported they were contacted by a subject who identified themselves as the power company. The subject said that if the resident did not send them money via Zelle, their power would be shut off. This was a scam.
MCSO reported receiving several of these reports and want to make citizens aware that this is a scam operation they should not respond to.
*On Thursday, Jan. 28, deputies responded to the 13000 block of N. Verde River Drive where it was reported a resident used personal information for finical gain.