BERLIN, Conn. – February 16, 2012 – Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is asking customers to be wary of telephone calls from people claiming to be from CL&P, offering "a $40 rebate," and then requesting that customer's CL&P account number and their Social Security number.
If you receive such a call:
- Never provide personal information such as an account number or Social Security number to any unsolicited caller, even if the caller seems legitimate.
- Hang up the phone and report the incident to your local police.
If you have any doubt regarding the authenticity of a phone call or visit from a person claiming to be a representative of CL&P, call Customer Service immediately at 800-286-2000 and ask the customer service representative to verify the call or visit.
The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) has been part of everyday life in Connecticut for more than 100 years, providing safe and reliable electric service to homes, neighborhoods and businesses. With 1.2 million customers in 149 cities and towns, CL&P is improving the environments you live in, by offering programs in energy conservation, economic development and environmental stewardship. CL&P is a Northeast Utilities company (NYSE: NU). For more information, please visit www.cl-p.com , like us on Facebook at facebook.com/CTLightandPower and follow us on Twitter@CTLightandPower.
