Ameren Money Scam Still Hitting Lake Residents

The Osage Beach police department is once again reminding residents to be on the lookout for scams. According to Sergeant Arlyne Page, there has been another report of a resident falling victim to an electric bill scam. Customers are being called by criminals claiming to be with Ameren Missouri and demanding payment over the phone using prepaid credit cards; something Ameren will not do. Police urge residents to be cautious and think crime prevention so they won’t become a victim.