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CLEVELAND, Nov. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion East Ohio is proud to stand with its fellow natural gas distribution companies, as well as utilities in the water and electric sectors, to observe the inaugural Utilities United against Scams Day (UUASD) on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, and raise awareness about utility scams throughout the week.
Most utility scams involve criminals posing as natural gas, electric or water provider employees — either in person, over the phone or via internet — and demanding immediate payment via cash, credit cards or prepaid debit cards, supposedly in order to prevent service disconnection. These unscrupulous criminals can be very convincing, and often target those who are most vulnerable, including the elderly and non-native English speakers. However, with the right information, customers can learn to avoid and report these predatory scams.
Customers who believe they have been targeted by utility scammers should follow these tips:
UUASD is a collaborative effort among the electric, gas, and water utility industries to help prevent utility service fraud through education, awareness, and customer advocacy initiatives. A primary goal of this collective effort is to help customers learn how to identify and avoid utility-related scams.
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