Marconi Warns Ridgefield Residents about 'Deceptive' Water Line Insurance Letter

RIDGEFIELD, CT — First Selectman Rudy Marconi is warning Ridgefield residents to be on the lookout for a "deceptive" letter about "water line insurance" that a resident recently received.

Marconi stopped short of calling the letter, sent by a company called HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp., a scam, but he cautions residents to be careful before applying for the insurance.

"A resident of Ridgefield has made it known that they have received a letter from HomeServe USA Repair Management Corporation regarding the purchase of insurance for their water line," wrote Marconi in statement on the town's website. "The resident was told that they were responsible for their 'exterior water line' and that it will 'deteriorate over time due to corrosion and ground shifting.' The letter is manipulative and misleading."

Marconi says town officials have notified state Attorney General George Jepsen and state Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harris about the correspondence.

"In the meantime the First Selectman’s Office is advising all residents to proceed with caution," Marconi continued. "Check what kind of coverage you have and whether the insurance is necessary before proceeding with purchasing water line insurance from HomeServe."

Additionally, Marconi also recommends contacting AARP at 888-687-2277, or his office at 203-431-2774, with any questions.

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