Suspected fraudster using false Enmax uniform
Posted Jul 23, 2015 12:30 pm.
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The Calgary Police Service is warning the public about a new door-to-door fraud where people pose as Enmax employees.
Last Wednesday, a man dressed in what appeared to be an Enmax uniform knocked on the door of a woman’s home in the southeast.
According to police, the man told the woman she was late on paying her bill and if she didn’t pay the man in cash right away her electricity would be cut off.
After asking how much she owed, the man allegedly demanded nearly $840.
The victim told the man she only had $600 in cash at that time and could pay the remainder by cheque.
Police report the man refused the cheque, took the cash and left on foot.
The suspect is described as white, between 30 and 40 years old, approximately six feet tall, with short reddish hair and a skinny build with broad shoulders.
He was dressed in red coveralls with a blue or black ball cap and had what appeared to be an Enmax tag.
Enmax is reminding Calgarians they do no sell product door-to-door and would never ask for on the spot payment at someone’s home or business.
The following advice has been issued by the Police Service:
“Citizens can protect themselves using the following practices:
Do not feel pressure to respond to a request until they have a chance to verify the story.
Never transfer money, give cash or cheques, or give out credit card or other financial information, until you can verify the person’s identity and the story, and determine whether it is legitimate. Never provide cash to someone showing up in person at your door.
Visit www.enmax.com or look at your bill ENMAX advises that they will never solicit funds door to door.
ENMAX customers are encouraged to log into their ENMAX account online at www.enmax.com/sign-in, or to call 310-2010 toll free in Alberta to check their account status.
If you feel pressured by someone at your door who will not leave, close the door and call the police at the non-emergency line. If you feel threatened call 911 for emergency assistance.
Assist police by obtaining as many details as you can with a description and any vehicle information that you can provide.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637”
