An area law-enforcement agency is alerting residents about a scam.
According to the Boonville Police Department, on Friday, February 21, a person advised that she got a call from someone stating they were from Ameren.
The scammer said they were going to shut off her electricity, and they needed a payment today. They asked her for her information and wanted her to do a payment over the phone.
The number the call originated from was (815) 664-2815.
The Boonville Police Department says it has been in touch with Ameren, and this is a scam. Ameren UE notifications are all sent out by mail.
Authorities say be advised this is happening all over Missouri.