ComEd alert about scammers

ComEd officials have issued an alert about what they say are scam artists claiming they are from the utility seeking payments. In recent weeks, ComEd said there has been a spike in reports from small businesses and some residential customers who have been contacted by scam artists. From November to December 2015, ComEd saw a 260 percent jump in the number of reported scams. When compared to December 2014, the number of reported impersonations increased more than eight times the previous year's figure. Scammers are contacting customers by phone and in-person claiming to be ComEd representatives and telling them their service will be disconnected unless payment is made, typically by wiring funds or a prepaid credit card.