Resident reports scam calls about power shutoff, Simsbury CT
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FraudA resident near Bushy Hill Road received scam calls claiming her power would be cut off. She confirmed with Eversource it was a scam and requested to speak to an officer by phone.
Audio|Heard on: North Central CT Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Party was near Bushy Hill Road, like to receive a phone call back from an officer.
00:06
She said that she's received several calls from Eversource saying that her power is going to get cut off.
00:12
She spoke to Eversource directly and it's a scam, but she just liked to speak to an officer regarding it.
00:18
To add that.
00:21
And she would prefer a phone call over your stopping by.
00:26
Roger.
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Location mentioned:
Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
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