Scammers who say they're from Idaho Power are trying to get your credit card info

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Heads up, Treasure Valley.

Some crooks claiming to be from Idaho Power are making the rounds.

The bad guys seem legit -- even using an app to make their caller ID seem real. They will tell you you're behind on your build and will then want your credit card number or funds through a money transfer.

But it's all a scam.

"The best thing to do is when they call and tell you who they are, don't fall for it," said Meridian Police Lt. Mark Ford. "If you're in question or think you're delinquent, or something's wrong, hang up and call your Idaho Power representative and speak to them personally about it."

Another thing that worries the police? Detectives are getting more reports of scams.

"We're a very trusting community and so when people call here we tend to believe them," Ford said. "And scams are on the uprise and people are just vulnerable to them."

Police say you can protect yourself by never giving financial information over the phone. Scammers use a sense of urgency for payment, so resist the pressure to act and hang up. And never pay in gift cards or with a money transfer."