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DO NOT let these people into your home!!

I overheard them speaking to my upstairs neighbor today, who was outside on our stoop. A man told her he was there to read the meters. She told him to ring me, which he did.

The “representative” said “I am here from the utility company, and I need to come in and read your meters”. I asked “which utility company? A company that already provides service to this house?” He said “No, my company is U.S Energy Savings (shows me his “badge”), but we work with National Grid and ConED, and we just need to read your meter so we can give you the savings you have coming to you, and then I just need you to quickly sign a few things.”

The paperwork on his clipboard was clearly paperwork that would change our service over to their company. I said “so you are trying to sell us something?” He said “No, I am not trying to sell you anything, I just need to read your meters and have you sign a quick form.”

Can you believe the outright lies and manipulation? My neighbor and I shooed him away, and watched him and 2 other “representatives” go to our neighbors doors. I called 311 to complain, and was told I should just call the company itself to register a complaint. What good would that do? But I tried anyway, and of course got no help, while I waited forever on my cell phone to speak to a supervisor, who never came. I am still waiting for the callback I am supposed to get.

Any suggestions on the proper way to combat this? This company is an obvious scammer, and they want access to our homes to pull off their stunt.