Ocoee police warn residents of utility bill scam

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Ocoee Police Department is warning residents of a utility bill scam.

Police said a power company will never ask someone to purchase a gift card.

Investigators said companies will never ask someone to read gift card numbers over the phone.

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Officers said scammers use this method to steal money.

Anyone with information about a possible scam in Ocoee is asked to call the police at 407-905-3160.