Thieves are allegedly using mobile payment apps to trick customers into thinking they owe more on bills than they actually do.
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The Better Business Bureau said it got an influx of complaints in July. About $25,000 was stolen.
ComEd representatives told ABC7 they don't call customers to demand immediate payment.
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