Huntsville Utilities warns of new texting scam

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Officials in Huntsville are warning of a new, first-of-its-kind scam.

Huntsville Utilities states the scam attempts to reach you through text, with a link that they say no one should open.

The text claims that you have received a refund from “Huntsville Gas and Power."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The text will say you have received a refund from "Huntsville Gas & Power" and that you should click the link to receive it. All kinds of red flags here, as you can see in this screenshot. pic.twitter.com/837wF73ZbZ
— Huntsville Utilities (@HSVUtilities) December 20, 2018

Huntsville Utilities also states that customers are constantly targeted, but it is especially bad during the holiday season.

If anyone receives this text, they are asked to contact Huntsville Utilities or law enforcement.

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