A phone scam is making its rounds, with someone misidentifying themselves as a representative of Greater Sudbury Utilities and requesting customers’ banking information.
In a media release issued Thursday, Greater Sudbury Utilities clarifies that they never call customers and ask for banking information.
They recommend customers phone the local number on their utility bill and talk to a customer service representative if they think action may be needed on their account.
"We urge all customers to be alert for fraudulent phone calls,” utility spokesperson Wendy Watson said in the release. “If contacted, do not give your information. Protect yourself, your information and your finances.”
Anyone who thinks they may have been the victim of an attempted fraud can report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by phoning 1-888-495-8501 or visiting their website at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
People with an older relative, friend or neighbour who might be vulnerable to fraud attempts are encouraged by Greater Sudbury Utilities to phone them to make sure they are aware of the scam.
