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Don't Fall For It: Scammers Pretending To Be O&R Workers, Police Say Don't Fall For It: Scammers Pretending To Be O&R Workers, Police Say
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Pretending To Be O&R Workers, Police Say Residents are being warned of predatory phone calls being made by scammers who are attempting to steal from Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. customers. The scammers, working across Rockland County, have been making calls pretending to be O&R employees, who tell the residents their account is suspended for non-payment, said the Suffern Police.  Scammers may also create urgency by telling potential victims that an O&R crew is on their way to disconnect service within a short time frame (15 minutes, etc). Scammers will then typically demand payment of a bill balance by prepaid…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
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…

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by Christina Coulter
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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