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Beware Of These Utility Scams, Central Hudson Says Beware Of These Utility Scams, Central Hudson Says
Beware Of These Utility Scams, Central Hudson Says Central Hudson is reminding customers to be wary of identity thieves in recognition of Utility Scam Awareness Week.  The utility company launched their awareness week, held this year on the week on Nov. 16, to increase awareness of the methods that scammers often use.  “Central Hudson takes threats against our customers very seriously, so we participate in this important awareness campaign and collaborate with Utilities United Against Scams to help customers avoid becoming victimized,” said Charles A. Freni, President and C.E.O. of Central Hudson. Sixty percent of all utility sca…
Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers
Scam Alert: Central Hudson Urges Caution To Customers Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is urging its customers to stay vigilant in the fight for scam prevention. As part of the Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) “Utility Scam Awareness Week,” Central Hudson is working to increase awareness of scam prevention methods during the week of Nov. 17. "Central Hudson is taking part in this important awareness campaign and is working together with UUAS to help our customers avoid becoming victimized," said Charles A. Freni, President and CEO of Central Hudson, adding that scammers often represent themselves as utility company employees …
Two Scam Prevention Seminars Scheduled In Dutchess County Two Scam Prevention Seminars Scheduled In Dutchess County
Two Scam Prevention Seminars Scheduled In Dutchess County Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro has announced that the County’s Office for the Aging (OFA) is hosting a series of scam prevention seminars to help increase awareness and reduce the number of victims. The two seminars in March are scheduled for the following days: Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Parish’s Nativity Center (118 Cedar Valley Road in Poughkeepsie) Monday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at Wells Manor Apartments (6 Wells Manor Lane in Rhinebeck) While seniors are said to be the biggest targets of scams, the information presented at these seminars can benefit…