The Pennsylvania State Police in Butler are urging residents to be on the alert for a scam that is being perpetrated on local citizens.
An Evans City victim was scammed over the telephone by a male impersonating a West Penn Power agent, advising the victim that he owed additional funds for his account. The scammer told the victim that if he did not pay, his electric service would be turned off. The victim paid additional funds using a prepaid card requested by the impostor.
If you receive this type of call, please report it to your local police by calling 9-1-1.