The Mount Pleasant Police Department is reporting residents have encountered more over the phone scams. One scam has an individual claim to be from publishers clearing house, ask the individual to go to his or her bank, and open a new account to receive a cash reward. Another scam that has appeared will notify the individual that their electric bill has been overpaid and the fake electric company wants to reimburse the money to an individual’s bank account. The department reminds residents to never give out personal or bank information to these scammers. If you have received these calls, notify the police department.