LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department is advising community members to be aware of a recurring scam that has surfaced relating to utility billings in the city of Lakeport.
The scam, which recently resurfaced, consists of a robo-style telephone call advising that it represents the city of Lakeport and references a late utility payment.
The "caller" directs the unwitting resident to either return a call to a 1-800 number or directs them to an online payment option.
Police ask community members to be cautious if they receive this call as it may be a scam.
The city of Lakeport does utilize a third party online payment collector, officials said.
If you have any doubt as to the credibility of any payment you are going to make on your utility service, the trusted online payment collection service can always be accessed directly from the city of Lakeport website. Look for "Online Bill Pay" on the big blue toolbar.