Electric bill scam: Woman scammed out of $500 after sending money to scammer through Zelle app

A new warning about scammers threatening to turn off your electricity.

The I-Team investigates the new twist to a scam targeting your electric bills. How to avoid the rip-off.The I-Team has a new warning about scammers threatening to turn off your electricity. Consumer Investigator Jason Knowles talked exclusively with a woman who was ripped off.

RELATED: Scams targeting Zelle app users rising as criminals get more creative; how to avoid losing thousands Once the scammer receives a mobile payment, it's most likely gone for good, said Steve Bernas, president of the Chicago area's Better Business Bureau. Zelle said you should know and trust anyone before sending money, and if you receive a text or call form someone claiming to be your power company, hang up and call the company directly.The scam victim the I-Team spoke to said the loss has been difficult.

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