The Longmont utility billing division is warning customers about people fraudulently calling and knocking on doors asking for money to pay for overdue bills.

If a customer receives a call like this they should tell the caller to stop calling and hang up the phone.

Although City of Longmont employees do come to the door advising customers of a pending shut down of electric services due to non-payment, City of Longmont personnel always carry identification, wear shirts with City logos and always drive marked vehicles. If in doubt, call the Longmont utility billing division at 303-651-8664 or visit the payment window in person at the Longmont Civic Center located at 350 Kimbark St.

Before a Longmont clerk and meter technician come to a home, the customer will always receive a bill marked “past due” and final notice and a pink tag advising of a pending shut off. Longmont personnel will not ask or accept cash at the door.

To report suspicious callers or strangers at the door call Longmont Police at 303-651-8501.