Tagged: utility

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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Politics
7:16 am
Tue January 22, 2013

Lawmakers consider further protection from utility shut-offs

(PROVIDENCE, RI)There are two bills on the agenda of the Rhode Island House Committee on Corporations Tuesday related to public utility companies.  

One would block utility companies from shutting off the service of any customer on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or state holiday.

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