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809 scam. If you receive a call from a number with an 809 area code, it might appear to be coming from the United States, but it’s not. Those calls are actually originating from another country ...
A coalition of utilities (including electric, natural gas, and water) across North America started a public campaign called "Utilities United Against Scams" (UUAS) in 2016. [2] More than 100 utility companies and other groups are part of the coalition. [1] In November each year, the UUAS hosts a "Utilities United Against Scams Day."
Unfortunately, it’s easy to change a phone number, and scammers often do so to avoid getting caught or having their call blocked. The good news is that scams operate in many known area codes, so ...
Phone scams are on the rise as scammers see opportunity thanks to many Americans getting stimulus checks, an increase in concern about COVID vaccine distribution and soon, the annual tax season.
Reports on the purported scam are an Internet hoax, first spread on social media sites in 2017. [1] While the phone calls received by people are real, the calls are not related to scam activity. [1] According to some news reports on the hoax, victims of the purported fraud receive telephone calls from an unknown person who asks, "Can you hear me?"
Direct Energy was founded in Toronto in 1986, as a competitive energy retailer. In 2000, the company was acquired by Centrica, the UK-based parent of British energy retailer British Gas. In 2010, Direct Energy acquired Clockwork Home Services making Direct Energy the largest energy and home services retailer in North America.
Electricity provider switching is difficult once the consumer is in one of these contracts, unless they are close to the end of a fixed price contract. However, as of January 2010 there is a maximum termination penalty allowed. [2] A very important element in switching electricity providers in Ontario is understanding the Global Adjustment. [3]
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