Local utilities warn customers in Waterloo Region about a text scam
Posted Oct 7, 2017 07:00:36 AM.
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Local hydro utilities want you to beware of a new scam going around.
Energy-Plus, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro, and Waterloo North Hydro, have issued a joint statement about a fake text message that’s been reported by their customers.
Whoever is sending the text claims to represent various power companies.
The text says the customer never received a refund they’re owed, and if they click on a link, they get the money via an e-Transfer.
But the trio of local utilities say the never send any information about customer accounts in a text.
And they say if you get this text DO NOT click on the link.
But do contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, at 1 (888) 495-8501 or click here to visit.
