SaskPower is warning the public to be aware of a current scam after at least two businesses fell prey to it and paid more than $3,000 in Bitcoin.
Currently, SaskPower said that in the scam calls, someone claiming to be a power company representative is notifying customers of overdue accounts.
Customers are told their power will be disconnected and are instructed to call a 1-888 number. Callers are given instructions on how to make payments, sometimes using Bitcoin.
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SaskPower said that despite the scam calls, customers are not being disconnected from their power during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SaskPower said the calls have so far targeted only customers in Regina. If in doubt, customers should call SaskPower directly.
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