Phone Scam Alert

Brookline Police report a Phone scam. Recently a person claiming to be from a utility company contacted someone saying they owed a large sum of money.  If they did not make payment their utility would be turned off. This is a scam. The number given is 617-652-2420, the subject used the name Ralf. If you have received such a call or something similar please contact the Police. You should also contact the utility company directly at their published numbers