New hydro scam targeting small businesses

New hydro scam targeting small businesses

September 17, 2019 7:44 pm EST.

A new hydro scam is targeting small businesses in Toronto. Pam Seatle with the sophisticated scam that has been successful in convincing customers to hand over hundreds of dollars.

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