HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Scam artists are still trying to get your personal information and money.

One scam that has been around for awhile is still being used. The scammer calls and claims to be with a utility company and demands the customer pay their bill or their utility will be cut off. The scammer often wants the payment made with gift cards. Utility companies will never ask for gift card payments.

Police in Haven say one of their residents received such a call, but residents in that community receive power from the city of Haven and don’t ask for payment with gift cards.

If you receive a call like this, hang up and contact the utility company to check the status of your account. Never give any personal information over the phone.