Greater Sudbury Utilities says it’s been getting reports of suspicious calls and emails. It’s now warning customers to remain vigilant following reports of scammers impersonating trusted organizations through phone calls, emails, and unsolicited visits, GSU said in a news release Wednesday. “These scams are designed to obtain personal or financial information through misleading claims, urgency tactics, and requests for immediate payment, the agency said. “If someone claiming to represent Greater Sudbury Utilities asks for payment, personal information, or a fee to lower your hydro bill, contact us to verify before taking any action.” Some of the scams reported involve overdue bills where customers risk disconnection unless an e-transfer is sent within 72 hours to an unfamiliar email address. There’s also the door-to-door energy audit where fake company names contact customers to book appointments asking to see a hydro bill, claiming lower costs by changing electricity pricing plans. Greater Sudbury Utilities said its employees never go door-to-door offering bill savings, energy advice, or requesting to see your hydro bill.
