Scammers target Junction City residents posing as Westar

A phone scam seems to be pestering Junction City residents, according to a release from the Junction City Police Department on Monday afternoon. Several residents have received calls from persons claiming to be from Westar Energy Company. The subjects are demanding payment from the resident or their power will be shut off immediately. The callers then give instructions on how to wire money to prevent the loss of power.   The number on the caller ID was the actual number for Westar Energy.  JCPD has contacted Westar Energy and confirmed this is not proper protocol to for bill collection. JCPD urged caution in their release, and encourages the public to report any fraudulent or suspicious activities.