Across Ontario, reports of fraudulent activity targeting local utility customers have been on the rise. Keeping yourself and your family safe from fraud begins with education and awareness. We’ve gathered some tips to help you understand when you may be at risk and how to avoid common utility scams.
Fraudulent individuals succeed when they can create a sense or urgency and cause anxiety in their marks. Remember these six safety tips to help you recognize when you may be the target of an attempted scam.
Understanding our disconnection process can
help you avoid energy scams.
As the provincial energy regulator, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) provides resources to help customers in our province. They have put together an Energy Scams page to help consumers spot common schemes and understand how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Have you fallen victim to fraud?
Reporting fraudulent activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre can help our law enforcement track down the perpetrators and provide better resources to help Canadians avoid scams in the future.
Understanding our disconnection process and the steps you can take to pay off arrears and avoid disconnection can help keep you safe from fraud.
With fraudulent activity on the rise, scams can happen to anyone, at anytime. If you have been the victim of an energy scam, report your experience to your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Agency.