Police in Portage are warning Xfinity customers of a scam in the area.

Last week, a Portage resident reported that a scammer claiming to be with the company contacted them and said there was a service issue at the resident’s ZIP code.

According to police, the scammer offered to remotely download software that would resolve the issue and reduce their monthly bill for up to two years.

The scammer then asked for $270 upfront. When the resident asked more questions, the scammer eventually hung up.

Phone numbers associated with the scam include 219-752-0343 and 747-877-3901.

Anybody who wants to report a suspected phone fraud must contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP or at ftc.gov.