Some Denver Water customers received calls from individuals claiming to be with the water department asking for payment Monday.
The calls are a scam, Denver Water said in a news release Tuesday, reminding the public that it doesn’t contact customers to ask for payment over the phone.
“The caller identification appeared to be from Denver Water’s Customer Care number. In some instances, the caller provided an alternative number to call back, and then answered the phone as ‘Denver Water,’ ” the release said.
Customers can expect to receive automatic courtesy calls as a reminder to pay past-due bills or follow-up calls for service requests.
Denver Water asks customers to report suspicious calls to their local law enforcement agency.
Tom McGhee: 303-954-1671, tmcghee@denverpost.com or @dpmcghee
