Caithness householders targeted in ‘E.ON Energy’ phone scam
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NORTHERN Constabulary is warning locals of a telephone scam which claims to reduce customers’ energy bills.
Acting Sergeant Brian Hamilton, of Thurso Police Station, said officers have received reports of scammers targeting homes in Caithness.
An unknown company, claiming to be E.ON Energy, is cold-calling households and trying to sell a device which supposedly reduces electricity by 40 per cent.
Householders who have been called are asked to give credit card details and £100 is charged to their account. Those who have agreed to pay for the product have never received it.
E.ON denies offering any such product and is investigating the scam.
"The company making these calls are not E.ON Energy and we advise householders that no details are given to the caller," said Actg Sgt Hamilton.
If you have been affected, contact Thurso Police Station on 01847 893222.
