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Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents
Customers Beware: Eversource Warns Of Uptick In Scammers Targeting CT Residents Connecticut’s top energy provider is warning residents to protect themselves against scammers. Eversource says now is the time of year when the company typically sees an uptick in scams seeking to swindle customers out of their money. “Scam artists use sophisticated and intimidating tactics and can be hard to detect,” the company said. “Inform yourself about the tactics used and protect your information.” One of the most common schemes involves phone calls impersonating Eversource employees and demanding immediate payment in order to prevent electric service from being shut off. The compa…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers
Scam Alert: Eversource Issues Warning To Customers Eversource Energy is warning its customers of the increased number of scams involving utility services that often come with the holiday season. Scammers have been posing as Eversource employees to obtain money, demand personal information for identity theft or use deceptive tactics to persuade customers to switch energy suppliers, Eversource officials say. “We always want to protect our customers from scams, and that’s why it’s critical we continue to raise awareness and educate the public about all the different tactics these scammers use,” said Eversource Senior Vice President a…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills
Scam Alert: Calls Tell Businesses, Consumers They're Behind On Bills Opportunistic fraudsters have been making the rounds in Fairfield County, posing as utility workers threatening to turn the lights off at local businesses. The Shelton Police Department issued an alert, cautioning that local businesses have recently been targeted by scammers calling and pretending to be from United Illuminating. The businesses are told that they are behind on their electric bills and that the power will be shut off immediately unless a payment is made. “It’s an old swindle with some new twists,” officials from the utility company stated. “Caller ID may show the call is comi…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Alert Issued For Eversource Bill Payment Scam Alert Issued For Eversource Bill Payment Scam
Alert Issued For Eversource Bill Payment Scam Eversource is cautioning its customers to be aware of a scam that is making the round in the region where opportunistic fraudsters attempt to discern personal information. The utility company has issued an alert warning that it has received several reports of people who are receiving calls from scammers claiming to be employees with Eversource who offer a discount on their bill for paying on time for the last six months. On Twitter, one customer said that she’s received “hundreds of calls and multiple visits.” According to Eversource:  Eversource representatives never ask for instant pay…

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by Zak Failla