There have been reports from customers in communities across Ontario receiving fraudulent calls from telemarketers claiming to be representatives of their local utility company. The fraudulent callers allegedly demand payment of electricity bills by wire transfer or credit card to avoid immediate disconnection of their service. The fraudulent caller’s direct customers to a fake call centre with a 1-800 number to make their payment.
Carma Billing Services wants you to be alert to these potentially false phone calls and to never provide personal information to unknown people over the phone.
Carma Billing Services has clearly defined procedures when dealing with customers on the phone and no one from our Call Centre would ask Customers for their personal banking or credit information.
If you believe you have been a victim of fraud or theft, it’s important to report it immediately to your local police department.
Canada’s Anti-Fraud Centre says that victims of phone spoofing should immediately call their phone company when they realize what is happening. Please visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca for more information on how to protect yourself against scams and frauds.
If you have received a phone call and want to verify that we need to speak with you about your account, please call us at Carma Billing Services Customer Call Centre at 1-888-298-3336, Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm.
