West Plains, MO. – The holiday season is the most common season for scams. As we finish up the year, we will likely see a variety of different scams reemerging everywhere, including in our corner of the Ozarks.
City of West Plains officials have notified the public that a phone scam has been making the rounds in the area. This scam includes the scammer posing as a utility company employee and threatening to shut off their power if bills are not paid.
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If you receive a call of this nature and are unsure of the origin of the call, it is best to hang up and dial city hall by calling (417) 256-7176.
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