The Wisconsin DATCP is warning people about a new twist in a utility bill scam.
Scammers have been calling people over the past month claiming they have unpaid utility bills and demanding immediate payment. The new element now involves sending victims a barcode by text or email, leading them to scan it at a local retailer to make the payment. The DATCP says the payment is going into the scammer’s cryptocurrency wallet. Officials say customers should visit the website or call the phone number found on their utility bill to find out what they owe.
