Hydro-Québec warns customers about suspicious calls
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - A number of people recently reported having received suspicious phone calls from persons claiming to be Hydro-Québec employees. These individuals are using Hydro-Québec's name illegally.
These so-called representatives try to obtain personal information, sell energy-saving products that are not endorsed by Hydro-Québec and ask questions about our customers' consumption habits.
Customers who receive such phone calls should write down as much information as possible. An investigation is currently under way.
Hydro-Québec urges the public to be vigilant and refrain from disclosing personal information.
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Criminals posing as Toronto Hydro are sending out fraudulent messages
TORONTO - Toronto Hydro has sent out a notice that criminals posing as Toronto Hydro are sending out fraudulent texts, letters and emails.
The warning comes in a tweet, along with suggestions on how to protect yourself from fraud.
According to Toronto Hydro, fraudsters are contacting people by phone, text, email, fake electricity bills, and even travelling door-to-door.
They threaten to disconnect the power unless an immediate payment is made. The website states that in some cases, criminals request payment via pre-paid credit card or bitcoin.
It’s written on the website that Toronto Hydro does not accept these methods of payment, and they do…
