BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — The Bedford Police Department is warning residents of a scam circulating in the area.
According to the department, the scammer will call and falsely claim to be working directly with local utility providers, including the Bedford Electric Department, and offer solar panel installations and “energy savings” programs.
“Earlier today, an officer spoke with one of these callers and quickly confirmed the call was fraudulent,” said BPD. “The individual was unable to provide legitimate information about the company they claimed to represent and offered incorrect details regarding electricity buy-back programs, government incentives and related laws.”…