Evergy is warning customers about recent scams in south east Kansas targeting customers both in-person and by phone.

 In July, a scammer entered a small business dressed in Evergy attire, offering the owner a 15% discount on his energy bill if he would pay on the spot via Cash App. The business owner agreed, received a text confirmation for the payment and checked his account later to confirm payment. Later, the customer was disconnected for non-payment. The team at Evergy’s Connect Center discovered the scammer processed two card payments on the customer’s account that were later returned due to fraud.

In another incident, scammers called a different customer and said the customer would be disconnected if they did not remit payment by cash or by gift cards at Walmart or Dollar General. The customer had just paid their bill the same day and was skeptical, but the scammer said they showed no payment and they owed $950.

Remember, do not give out personal information such as credit card, debit card, Social Security, or checking or savings account numbers.

Suspicious activity should also be reported to local law enforcement. You should also contact the State Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division 1-800-432-2310