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.