Person posing as utility worker attempts power shutoff
FraudSomeone pretending to be a utility worker tried to turn off power at a home without notice. The resident refused and called the utility company, which confirmed no workers were scheduled in the area.
Audio|Source: Milford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00Back base, second.00:04Good.00:07Number 140-140-0 Ridgefield Drive was like to report suspicious activity that occurred around 1315 today.00:15A supposed Eversource representative came to their home to shut off the power for about two hours when that was declined.00:25The Eversource person then asked when it would be a good time for them to come back sometime next week.00:30Call her the RP is concerned they were canvassing home.00:37The RP did state that she called Eversource and they had no tickets out for that area or should have had any technicians working so she found it to be more suspicious.
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Back base, second.
00:04
Good.
00:07
Number 140-140-0 Ridgefield Drive was like to report suspicious activity that occurred around 1315 today.
00:15
A supposed Eversource representative came to their home to shut off the power for about two hours when that was declined.
00:25
The Eversource person then asked when it would be a good time for them to come back sometime next week.
00:30
Call her the RP is concerned they were canvassing home.
00:37
The RP did state that she called Eversource and they had no tickets out for that area or should have had any technicians working so she found it to be more suspicious.
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Location mentioned:
Near Ridgefield Dr, Milford, NH 03055
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