Manitoba Hydro warns homeowners of furnace inspection scammers
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This article was published 25/02/2016 (3702 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Manitoba Hydro is warning homeowners about suspicious door-to-door solicitors.
There have been numerous reports from residents in Winnipeg, Brandon and Selkirk of people falsely claiming to be affiliated with Manitoba Hydro, knocking on doors and insisting on checking furnaces inside the home.
“The individuals involved request entry to the residence to inspect the homeowner’s furnace,” according to a Manitoba Hydro press release. “They then offer to rent the homeowner a new furnace for zero per cent financing and suggest that it could be added to their Manitoba Hydro bill.”
The utility stresses it is not involved in such a program and advises homeowners to deny entry.
Manitoba Hydro employees go door-to-door periodically for various reasons. However, they always carry an official identification card with their name and photo.
“If someone asks to enter your home claiming to be with Manitoba Hydro, ask for their name and to see their ID card,” states Manitoba Hydro. “If you have any doubts about someone who claims to represent or be affiliated with Manitoba Hydro, ask for the name of the person and the business and contact us at 1-888-624-9376 before allowing the individual into your home.
“If you believe you have encountered, or are a victim of fraudulent solicitation, contact the Manitoba Consumer Protection Office at 1-800-782-0067, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or make a report to your local police department.”
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