Geneva Police Warn of ComEd Phone Scam

The Geneva Police Department is warning resident about a telephone scam where callers posing as ComEd representatives threaten to disconnect power service unless late payments are made over the phone. Within a two-hour period on Wednesday, June 20, six Geneva electric customers reported receiving suspicious "ComEd" phone calls.

"These calls are a scam, and people should not make a payment or provide financial information to the caller," according to a news release from the city of Geneva.

Commonwealth Edison is not Geneva’s electric utility provider. The city owns and operates its own electric utility and would not call or demand payment over the phone, police said.

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Residents and business owners can check the status of their utility bill account by visiting the city’s website. Those questioning the validity of any call regarding their bill can contact the city of Geneva Finance Division at 630-232-0854 or visit the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 15 S. First St., according to the news release.

"As a general rule, the safest practice is to not provide financial or personal information over the phone, especially if the telephone call is unsolicited," according to the news release. "If people are unsure as to whether the call is legitimate, they should advise the caller they will need to contact them later, hang up and then check their account status."

Residents also can report suspicious phone calls to the Geneva Police Department at 630-232-4736.

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