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B.C. Hydro warns customers about a ‘new twist’ on email scams

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Record year for BC Hydro scam attempts in 2018
WATCH (Jan. 19, 2019): Scammers posing as B.C. Hydro employees were 50 per cent more successful in 2018 than 2017, stealing nearly $45,000 from unsuspecting British Columbians – Jan 18, 2019

B.C. Hydro says a new curveball is being thrown at its customers in the form of an email phishing scam.

On Friday, the utility said it has received reports of messages that “spoof” a B.C. Hydro email address, directing recipients to click a link and submit their banking information in order to obtain a refund.

B.C. Hydro is warning that thousands of these scam emails, which look like a message from B.C. Hydro, have been sent out.

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B.C. Hydro doesn’t collect credit or banking information by email.

If customers are questioning the authenticity of an email from the company, they should call B.C. Hydro immediately at 1-800-BC-HYDRO or check their account on MyHydro.

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