Danvers Residents Warned Of Scam Utility Calls

DANVERS, MA — Danvers residents are being warned about a scam in which someone claiming to be from the town business office calls and tells the resident that there was an overpayment of a utility bill and then seeks banking information to provide a refund.

The Danvers Business Office said it was notified of the calls to residents on Wednesday.

"Please be advised that these calls are fraudulent and are not from the Danvers Business Office," the town said. "The Danvers Business Office will never ask for banking or credit card information via the phone.

"Please share this with anyone who you feel could easily become a victim."

Those with any questions about a bill or account status should call the Danvers Business Office directly at 978-777-0005.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)