The Flossmoor Police Department is warning businesses and homeowners to be aware of scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. One variation of the scam includes an individual calling a ComEd customer claiming he is a representative from ComEd. The caller informs the business or homeowner that their account is overdue and that a ComEd crew is on their way to disconnect service. Victims are instructed to bring their account current that day, in order to avoid the disconnection. Fradulent callers leave an 800 number to call back for payment instructions. When the 800 number . . .
