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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
Police & Fire
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery
Scam Alert: Police Warn Of 'Storm Chasers' During CT Recovery Connecticut State Police investigators are urging local residents to be wary of “storm chasers” following last week’s violent weather that sent debris flying, uprooted trees and left dozens of homes damaged. The Department of Consumer Protection is warning area residents to be on the lookout for scams as they prepare to make any repairs on their homes following the storm. “Some scammers or ‘storm chasers’ prey on families after weather emergencies because they know they need repairs done quickly,” officials from the DCP noted. “Our message to consumers: know the signs of a scam, and don’t f…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
IRS Warns Of 'Aggressive,' 'Sophisticated' Phone Scams IRS Warns Of 'Aggressive,' 'Sophisticated' Phone Scams
IRS Warns Of 'Aggressive,' 'Sophisticated' Phone Scams With tax season here, the Internal Revenue Service is warning employers and employees to be on high alert for a “sophisticated phone scam” targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, that has been making the rounds in the tri-state area. During the last two tax seasons, taxpayers have been receiving aggressive calls from fraudsters claiming to be IRS employees, using fake names and phony ID badge numbers, officials said, warning that the scammers tend to know pertinent information about their targets and can alter caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. Officials said that …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Troopers Warn Of Scammers Claiming To Be From Connecticut State Police Troopers Warn Of Scammers Claiming To Be From Connecticut State Police
Troopers Warn Of Scammers Claiming To Be From Connecticut State Police FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Scammers are claiming to be from the Connecticut State Police in order to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting victims. A victim recently reported that they were contacted by an unknown person, claiming to be from the state police. The caller said that the victim had written a check to the Connecticut State Police and that the check had bounced. The caller provided a "case number" and claimed that the bad check was in reference to a payday loan. The victim was informed that payment was now owed for the bounced check. Connecticut State Police are a…

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by Casey Donahue