Scams are a part of everyday life nowadays, but Ameren Illinois wants to ensure you know what to do if you feel that the other person on the line is trying to scam you. Yesterday they marked Utility Scams Awareness Day.  Abby Helm, Community Relations Executive for Ameren Illinois, says always to protect yourself and not to be complacent regarding scams.

Helm says if they ask you for personal information, think before you give that information out. 

Helm says that Ameren isn’t going door to door.  If they show up, it’s because the customer requested it. 

Helm urges customers that have fallen victim to a scam, to contact their local police department.

Helm also says that if someone is asking you to pay your bill with a prepaid card, that’s definitely a red flag.  For more information on scams, visit this story at www.taylorvilledailynews.com.