Police warn public about individuals posing as gas company representatives

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The Kingston Police would like to make members of the public aware of a recent scam being reported in the area.

On November 20, 2025, the complainant completed a form, which appeared on their social media feed, to ‘decrease their energy bill’. The complainant then received a phone call and answered questions about the age of their home and various appliances within the home.

The complainant was advised this program is a ‘Federal initiative’ and scheduled an appointment for representatives to attend their residence the following day.

The complainant then attempted to find more information about the program and contacted their utilities provider who was unaware of any such program.

The following day an individual driving a silver 2025 Mercedes Benz sedan attended the complainant’s residence. The complainant refused the individual entry into their home at which point the individual left.

Police are reminding individuals not to provide personal information to any unverified or unknown individuals. This includes information provided via telephone, online or in person.

Police are urging individuals to be vigilant when online and when receiving phone calls from an unknown source and to report any suspicious incidents of this nature to police.