McALLEN - The City of McAllen has been made aware of a scam that has targeted merchants. All McAllen residents and businesses are urged to be aware of someone posing as an AEP representative, stating that meters need to be changed for a $900 fee. Victims are given a phone number to call that takes them to an alleged AEP customer service representative, who states that they can give their bank information over the phone or pay the person in front of them to complete the required service. Merchants and residents should be aware that this is not AEP standard operating ...