Scam Alert: Andover Police Warn Of Utility Scam

ANDOVER, MA — Andover police warned Thursday of a utility scam, where the scammer claims to work for Eversource and threatens to turn off the potential victim's power.

One resident received such a call recently, the police said on Facebook. The caller gave an "employee number" and said the resident owed money.

"This is a scam!" the police said. "National Grid is the sole electrical provider in Andover, and they will not threaten you over the phone to pay a bill."

The police encouraged residents who receive calls like this to hang up and report it to the utility company.

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