POUGHKEEPSIE – Recent bill payment
scams have targeted businesses and residents that are customers of Central
Hudson Gas and Electric.
Some have received phone calls by people claiming to be with or representing
the utility, indicating their account is past due and directing them to
pay their bill using a money order or wire transfer. The perpetrators
indicate that if payment is not made in that fashion, services would be
cut off.
Central Hudson officials said the company would not request a bill payment
in that manner and has notified the police of the scam.
Other reported scams include calls directing customers to pay their utility
bill through a pay-back money card.
