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Utility shut-off scammers threatening to turn off water for nonpayment

Por: WPTV Business October 05, 2022

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Utilities around the country are warning about a resurgence in a scam that preys on our fears of having our essential services disconnected.Denise Banks is one of the latest victims.She says she always pays her water bill.But the other day, she says, I received a phone call on my cell phone.The caller claimed to be from her local waterworks and said she was about to be cut off for nonpayment.They started talking and said 'Denise... + full article



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