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20 Ιουν 2024 · How the scam works. Utility company impostors will typically contact customers with a phone call, text, or knock on the door, claiming to be a representative from the local water, electric, or...
10 Ιουλ 2024 · How to detect a scam call. Unsolicited call: if you receive an unexpected call but never signed up to obtain information from energy advisers or gave your consent for it. Lack of transparency: if they do not provide clear information about the company, its services, and tariffs.
16 Σεπ 2022 · If you think you’ve spotted a scam but haven’t yet given over any personal information or money, you can: contact Citizens Advice for support; forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk; forward suspicious text messages to 7726 – this is a free service mobile users can report scam texts or calls to
These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit” to reduce your utility costs. Or they might try to sign you up for a “free” program to make your home more energy efficient with solar energy.
5 Μαΐ 2021 · How To Avoid Utility Scams. Hang up and call the utility company yourself. Call the company using the number on your bill or the utility company’s website even if the person who contacted you left a call-back number. Often times, those call-back numbers are fake.
24 Ιουν 2022 · If you suspect a meter has been tampered with, you can report it anonymously to Stay Energy Safe on 0800 023 2777. If you smell gas, open doors and windows, turn the gas off (if you can do so safely), exit the property and call 0800 111999. Scamwatch: 'I lost over £7k in an elaborate Facebook Marketplace scam'.
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