Alectra Utilities warns customers of e-transfer scam promising bill discounts
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities is warning customers about a new scam involving fraudulent callers and emails that falsely claim to offer bill discounts or promotional incentives in exchange for large e-transfer payments. Recent reports indicate that scammers are impersonating Alectra representatives, contacting customers about their electricity bills, and urging […]
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