Ameren Illinois is informing the public about some recent scams in the area involving people pretending to be from Ameren. Brian Bretsch, Spokesperson for Ameren, says that scam’s sound legit but when you start digging into it you quickly realize that it’s not real. He says they have been targeting small businesses as well.

Bretsch says they don’t make calls like that.

He also says to be wary of people coming to your door posing as Ameren workers.

Bretsch encourages you to keep your private details and information to yourself such as credit card info and other secret information.  Again, if you suspect someone is a scam artist, hang up and call 1-800-755-5000.