Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (Blackburnnews.com File Photo)Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (Blackburnnews.com File Photo)
Sarnia

OPP Warn Of Air Quality Scam

The OPP are warning residents that another common telemarketing scam has surfaced in Sarnia-Lambton again.

Police say telemarketers are calling people and offering "no cost" upgrades to water heaters and ventilation and air conditioning systems.

In some cases, they may misrepresent themselves as a current supplier, local utility or municipality.

Police say the scammers often pressure residents to accept an urgent inspection of their water heater or AC system and sign a contract with them on the spot.

Police warn that once a long-term contract is signed, it's often too late to get out of it without paying lofty cancellation fees.

If you get a visit or call, you're urged to contact the Better Business Bureau.

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