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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 …

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by Valerie Musson
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Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts
Orange & Rockland Warns Customers About Uptick In Scam Attempts Orange & Rockland customers beware: there are scammers trying to ruin your holiday season. The company announced a significant increase in customers being targeted by impostors claiming to be from Orange & Rockland and demanding immediate payment of a bill. The scammers tell customers their power will be shut off if they do not make the payment, the company said. Scam callers fraudulently claiming to be from Orange & Rockland often tell a customer that service is going to be shut off due to unpaid bills unless the customer purchases a pre-paid card or arranges for a transfer via…

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by Sam Barron