Southbury Police are warning that scams are on the rise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  One involves people pretending to be from Eversouce.  Police and utility representatives say Eversource would never threaten to disconnect power immediately by phone or in person, would never demand immediate payment and will not accept payment with a gift card or prepaid debit card.  Anyone receiving a suspicious call is urged to call Eversource directly at 800-286-2000 to verify it's them.