Gatlinburg police warn businesses of utility scam

Gatlinburg police warn businesses of utility scam

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GATLINBURG (WATE) - The Gatlinburg Police Department is warning businesses about a utility scam.

Police say a scammer using the name Jay Shephard has been calling businesses saying their electricity is about to be turned off due to non-payment.

The caller gives the phone number for Sevier County Electric System as a call back number.

The businesses should not give any debit or credit card numbers to the caller.

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