(KAIR)--An ongoing scam reemerges, this time targeting the Atchison area, with both businesses and individuals reporting they've been called by someone claiming to work for Westar Energy who demands immediate payment. 

Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie says the caller claims the would-be-victims are delinquent in their payments to the energy supplier and must provide credit card information to pay what's owed. 

Laurie says the phone number showing on caller ID is Westar's toll free number, but the call is apparently not originating from that line. 

In October, Westar began to warn customers about the scam attempts which have continued to target the company's service area. 

Laurie says if such a call is received, provide no information and simply hang up. 

To verify service status, Laurie says to contact Westar directly.