Police warn Clermont residents of electricity tax scam

Police in Clermont are warning citizens of a new scam.

The Clermont Police Department tweeted on Wednesday that citizens have received calls in regards to a Lake County electricity tax increase. The caller does not try to set up home appointments and does not provide a company name. 

They said that this is a scam. They advise that you do not provide them with any information and do not let them make a home appointment.

This story was written in Orlando, Florida.