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Chicago Ridge, IL – Residents across Chicago Ridge are being warned about scam mailers falsely promising a $100 “utility refund,” according to local officials.
The Village of Chicago Ridge posted a public alert Friday warning that the mailers, which appear to come from “SmartEnergy,” are not from any official agency or local utility provider. The notices claim recipients are owed a refund and direct them to call 1-800-231-4547 to claim it — a move authorities say could expose residents to fraud or identity theft…