Baltimore's Department of Public Works is warning residents about scammers who are calling people and telling them their water bills are overdue and water service will be cut off.

According to DPW, the department only contacts residents by mail about billing issues. Apparently the scammers didn't demand payment, but officials fear they may show up at people's homes, particularly if they can determine from the phone call that the resident is vulnerable (elderly, lives alone, etc.)

DPW asks that residents who receive such calls should ask for a name and a callback number, and use Caller ID or *69 to determine what phone number the scammers are using. Please share those digits with Baltimore Police, by calling 911 or the local police district.