Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued an alert after somebody entered an Essex resident’s dwelling throughout an alleged fraud try.
Police took a criticism from a Harrow resident on January 10. Investigators discovered that the resident received a name from somebody claiming to be from the Ontario Rebate Workplace, desirous to arrange an appointment to conduct an vitality audit at their dwelling to see in the event that they qualify for a rebate.
“The caller states they’ll attend the resident’s dwelling the place they’ll verify the inside after which ask to view their utility bills,” stated OPP Constable Steven Duguay. “After viewing the utility bills, the unknown particular person informs the resident that they might qualify for a month-to-month rebate and that they might apply for the rebate on their behalf. The person provides the home-owner a affirmation quantity once they name so that you may be positive the particular person on the door is ‘legit’ to provide the home-owner a false sense of safety.”
Police have cautioned residents towards letting strangers into your own home, and towards making impulsive enterprise choices. Do your analysis first.
The OPP stated that you’re not required to let anyone into your own home to confirm your eligibility for a rebate. By no means share private or utility data with anyone you do not know. If you happen to really feel pressured or rushed, merely cling up the cellphone.
Anybody who has skilled an identical incident, or with data, ought to name the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Nameless ideas could also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
