According to Independence Township officials, there’s a troubling email scam circulating.
Residents are receiving fraudulent emails stating that mechanical meters must be replaced with smart digital meters with a security deposit being required. If a resident were to call the number provided, the call is answered “Independence Township” masquerading as an employee. 
However, the email is not affiliated with Independence Township. The email is soliciting payment via prepaid cards such as Green Dot, AmexGift, Apple Pay, etc. of which the township does not accept these types of payments. 
Below is a sample of such email:
Dear Customer, (NAME HERE)
Account #: 025-00433-001
Address: (ADDRESS HERE) 
Dear Independence Township client, we hereby notify you about the changes that our company is implementing, and the change of the meters required by the consumer protection law issued on January 1, 2021.where it requires that all mechanical meters be replaced by smart digital meters which will provide greater security and much more savings on your monthly electricity bills.
By law Independence Township a security deposit in the amount of $486.46 is required. This security deposit will be refunded to you within a period of 30 to 45 days of use of the new smart digital meters.
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(248)-675-8398  Fax: (248)-625-4393