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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