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SUEZ Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester SUEZ Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester
Suez Warns Of Scammers Posing As Utility Employees In Westchester Officials from SUEZ Water are warning Hudson Valley residents to be on alert following a series of alleged scams involving customers in the area. SUEZ issued an alert on Monday morning urging customers to check the identification of individuals claiming to be water company employees. The alert comes following reports of individuals posing as utility workers to gain access to area homes. According to SUEZ, employees wear uniforms and I.D. badges with the company name and logo. The badge also shows the employee’s color photograph, name, job title and date the badge was issued. Customers can a…

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by Zak Failla
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Be On Lookout For Scam That Targets Those Who Lost Power Be On Lookout For Scam That Targets Those Who Lost Power
Be On Lookout For Scam That Targets Those Who Lost Power As thousands in the Hudson Valley remain in the dark following the pair of storms that left trees, utility poles and power lines strewn about, the Putnam County Sheriff is reminding area residents to be wary of opportunistic fraudsters posing as NYSEG employees. On Friday afternoon, more than a week after the first Nor'easter struck, 1,443 of NYSEG’s 38,310 customers remained without power, as mutual aid crews continue working around the clock to clean up the downed trees and lines. In response, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley, Jr. and District Attorney Robert Tendy issued an alert, wa…

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by Zak Failla