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Bluewater Power Warns Customers About Solicitors

By Dave Dentinger

July 8, 2015 - 8:37pm

Bluewater Power has issued a warning to its customers. The utility says it's receiving complaints about aggressive sales tactics being employed by electricity retailer salespeople claiming to be Bluewater Power representatives. Bluewater Power says it doesn't have any employees going door to door soliciting customers to sign long term contracts. Anyone contacted is advised to immediately call the Ontario Energy Board to complain. (1-877-632-2727) Customers are reminded that they are not required to sign anything and do not have to show anyone their electricity bill for any reason.

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