A threat to turn off the power unless a payment is made is prompting a warning from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday the office said it received notice from two citizens of a call they received in which a man said he represented a reputable electric company and the citizen’s utility service was being shut-off unless payment was quickly made.

“Of course, the scammer would have gladly accepted payment information over the phone but fortunately neither of the intended victims fell into his game,” said Sheriff Steve Cox. “The caller had a foreign accent and was most likely not in the United States.”

The office said there are several versions to this type of scam and unfortunately they occasionally are successful. It said if you fall victim to a scam to report that information to your local law enforcement agency.

“Scammers and criminals never seem to quit,” Sheriff Cox said. “Be safe and keep your money.”