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靠！靠谱！靠谱能签了才上来问？
。。。我擦！英特纳雄奈尔已经实现了 ！。。。
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Summitt Energy Scam
By Stephanie Bailey
February 10, 2011
Direct Energy, Summitt Energy and Universal Energy -
It's something you may have already come across before and if you haven't, a family member or neighbour probably has. They're Energy resellers who often canvass neighbourhoods in search of unsuspecting home owners or renters with promises -- or outright lies -- of better deals on the cost of energy, be it Hydro or Gas.
After being scripted into signing up, many find out too late that they've been deceived into signing a contract completely unlike anything the deceptive door-to-door salespeople promise.
Summitt Energy is the name of a company we have recently received startling documents regarding. What we've reviewed were forged signatures and recordings of deceptive sales calls.
Deceptive tactics often start at the front door, where salespeople sometimes looking much like municipal hydro workers show up, even producing ID cards resembling something official. The followup telephone calls may be described as nothing less than confusing and manipulative.
Summitt and others such as Direct Energy hire so-called independent sales agents to use tried and tested sales tactics, usually rather deceptive, to get your municipal energy account number and trick you into signing a contract.
According to a telephone recording we've acquired, telephone sales agents of Summitt Energy used confusing language in telephone conversations to get you to say one thing: "Yes". "Yes" to lower energy rates and "Yes" to a long-term contract with a company you know nothing about.
The problem and deception here is the energy rates for hydro are never lower than the sales agents claim local utilities charge and after signing up, you may end up with a bill at the end of the month 5 times higher than one would expect.
One Toronto resident who knew nothing about being switched over to Summitt Energy was appaled to receive a bill with charges of over $900 for two months of service in a 1200 square foot duplex apartment. This scam involved a forged signature on a never-before-seen contract shortly after displaying a Toronto Hydro bill to a Summitt Energy salesperson, posing as an official from Toronto Hydro at his front doorstep.
Some victims claim they've been offered a protection plan on their energy prices and though it seems nothing like switching energy providers, it's just that. With electricity, consumers are always locked in to pay more for 5 years. With gas, it's a gamble that the resellers usually win.
The CBC and other media outlets have ripped these companies and their practices wide open, yet they still continue to go door-to-door preying on ill-advised or elderly consumers.
Summitt Energy was recently found liable by the Ontario Energy Board of using deceptive practices and ordered to cancel 17 contracts without charge or penalty. They are also now required to use plain language in contracts.
In reply to the ruling, Summitt's president and CEO Gerry Haggarty stated "Summitt remains highly committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure our customers receive full disclosure relating to our products and customers understand both the value of our products and the terms of the agreement to best determine if our products are suitable for their needs," though their unethical and deceptive business practices continue until now.
Energy Boards across the country do regulate the marketing and practices of energy resellers like Summitt and forgery and deception are both illegal and contrary to these regulations. Customers have every right to invalidate their contract if the salesperson was in any way deceptive and certainly where no contract was actually signed.
By Stephanie Bailey
February 10, 2011
Direct Energy, Summitt Energy and Universal Energy -
It's something you may have already come across before and if you haven't, a family member or neighbour probably has. They're Energy resellers who often canvass neighbourhoods in search of unsuspecting home owners or renters with promises -- or outright lies -- of better deals on the cost of energy, be it Hydro or Gas.
After being scripted into signing up, many find out too late that they've been deceived into signing a contract completely unlike anything the deceptive door-to-door salespeople promise.
Summitt Energy is the name of a company we have recently received startling documents regarding. What we've reviewed were forged signatures and recordings of deceptive sales calls.
Deceptive tactics often start at the front door, where salespeople sometimes looking much like municipal hydro workers show up, even producing ID cards resembling something official. The followup telephone calls may be described as nothing less than confusing and manipulative.
Summitt and others such as Direct Energy hire so-called independent sales agents to use tried and tested sales tactics, usually rather deceptive, to get your municipal energy account number and trick you into signing a contract.
According to a telephone recording we've acquired, telephone sales agents of Summitt Energy used confusing language in telephone conversations to get you to say one thing: "Yes". "Yes" to lower energy rates and "Yes" to a long-term contract with a company you know nothing about.
The problem and deception here is the energy rates for hydro are never lower than the sales agents claim local utilities charge and after signing up, you may end up with a bill at the end of the month 5 times higher than one would expect.
One Toronto resident who knew nothing about being switched over to Summitt Energy was appaled to receive a bill with charges of over $900 for two months of service in a 1200 square foot duplex apartment. This scam involved a forged signature on a never-before-seen contract shortly after displaying a Toronto Hydro bill to a Summitt Energy salesperson, posing as an official from Toronto Hydro at his front doorstep.
Some victims claim they've been offered a protection plan on their energy prices and though it seems nothing like switching energy providers, it's just that. With electricity, consumers are always locked in to pay more for 5 years. With gas, it's a gamble that the resellers usually win.
The CBC and other media outlets have ripped these companies and their practices wide open, yet they still continue to go door-to-door preying on ill-advised or elderly consumers.
Summitt Energy was recently found liable by the Ontario Energy Board of using deceptive practices and ordered to cancel 17 contracts without charge or penalty. They are also now required to use plain language in contracts.
In reply to the ruling, Summitt's president and CEO Gerry Haggarty stated "Summitt remains highly committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure our customers receive full disclosure relating to our products and customers understand both the value of our products and the terms of the agreement to best determine if our products are suitable for their needs," though their unethical and deceptive business practices continue until now.
Energy Boards across the country do regulate the marketing and practices of energy resellers like Summitt and forgery and deception are both illegal and contrary to these regulations. Customers have every right to invalidate their contract if the salesperson was in any way deceptive and certainly where no contract was actually signed.
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Scam Alert! Beware Of Persons Asking For Utility Bill Payments Over The Phone
JULY 16, 2015 / Written by: Adam P. Newton
phone scam affecting small businesses and other persons has hit across Alberta. A similar scam focused upon other energy retailers in Alberta earlier this year, but some Direct Energy customers have reported receiving similar phone calls in the past few days.
Here is what to watch out for:
If you suspect that you are being targeted by or are a victim of this illegal activity, please call your local police department or the RCMP to file a report. It is important that you report even potential fraud of this nature, as it can help the police track down the criminals.
We advise all Direct Energy customers that we do not require our customers to use a specific payment method when paying a bill. Also, if you are being contacted by a number you do not recognize claiming to represent Direct Energy, we recommend that you call the number on your energy bill so you can speak with us. Our authorized representatives can assist you with checking your outstanding balances, making payments to your account, and getting answers for all of your billing and payment questions.
Adam P. Newto
JULY 16, 2015 / Written by: Adam P. Newton
phone scam affecting small businesses and other persons has hit across Alberta. A similar scam focused upon other energy retailers in Alberta earlier this year, but some Direct Energy customers have reported receiving similar phone calls in the past few days.
Here is what to watch out for:
- A potential victim by phone may be contacted by a criminal claiming they are from Direct Energy.
- The criminal may state that the victim’s power will be cut off if a payment is not made.
- The criminal will ask the victim to make a payment using a credit card or prepaid debit card called a Pay Power Reload Pack.
- The victim purchases the Pay Power Reload Pack and then communicates the number of the card back to the criminal over a 1-800 number.
- The victim then later learns that the amount of the Pay Power Reload Pack was not applied to his/her Direct Energy account balance.
If you suspect that you are being targeted by or are a victim of this illegal activity, please call your local police department or the RCMP to file a report. It is important that you report even potential fraud of this nature, as it can help the police track down the criminals.
We advise all Direct Energy customers that we do not require our customers to use a specific payment method when paying a bill. Also, if you are being contacted by a number you do not recognize claiming to represent Direct Energy, we recommend that you call the number on your energy bill so you can speak with us. Our authorized representatives can assist you with checking your outstanding balances, making payments to your account, and getting answers for all of your billing and payment questions.
Adam P. Newto
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赞一个，这是正解。
应该说原来加国也有好人呀！多谢各位高人指点。原来加国也有坏人，我心甚慰
