December 17, 2021
Utilities Kingston is warning customers to beware of pre-recorded voice messages, pretending to be from Utilities Kingston and demanding immediate payment for utilities. This is a scam. Several customers have reported this activity.
Customers are reportedly receiving automated phone calls from scammers from a variety of phone numbers, including 613-507-1118. The recording advises that the account is past due and threatens that the utility service would be disconnected if payment wasn’t made.
If you receive a recording, message, text or phone call from someone posing as a utility representative and threatening to disconnect your power, do not respond to it – contact Utilities Kingston directly at 613-546-0000, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.
If you receive a suspicious call:
- Do not provide any personal information, including Utilities Kingston or…