PUC Services Inc. is alerting the public, particularly those in the real estate industry, about a scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from a PUC field technician. These messages typically warn of an upcoming service disconnection and may request a response or follow-up call.<\/p>\n
PUC would like to clarify that we do not send text messages regarding service disconnections. Scammers would likely use deceptive tactics to trick recipients into responding. The messages often contain poor spelling or unusual grammar, display unfamiliar or out-of-province area codes (such as 718), and may reference incorrect or mismatched property addresses.<\/p>\n
If you receive a suspicious text message:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Do NOT respond or call the number provided
\n\u2022 Check for spelling or grammatical errors
\n\u2022 Watch for unfamiliar phone numbers
\n\u2022 Verify that any address mentioned matches your actual property<\/p>\n
To verify a message, please contact PUC directly at 705-759-6500 or email customer.experience@ssmpuc.com.<\/p>\n
PUC urges everyone to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. Sharing this warning can
\nhelp protect others from falling victim to this scam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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