Tagged: scam

RI News
7:09 am
Wed February 20, 2013

National Grid warns against scam

National Grid is warning customers of a new nationwide utility bill scam.

Over the past several days National Grid electric customers have received phone calls from people claiming to work for the utility. The scammers demand payment on past-due bills and threaten customers with a shut-off of service. Occasionally, the caller also tells customers they have a faulty meter that will need to be replaced for a substantial fee.  

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Business
9:17 am
Wed February 13, 2013

Scam targeting businesses in RI

Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis is warning local businesses about a scam.  A letter that appears to come from the state asks businesses to fill out a form and pay a $125 document fee.  The notification claims to be coming from the “Rhode Island Corporate Compliance” office.   Secretary of State Ralph Mollis says this letter is not legitimate.

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