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New Britain, Conn.

Phone scam is targeting Latinos

New Britain police are warning of telephone scams targeting Latino residents. Police said Friday they have received numerous complaints in the last month about a scam by Spanish-speaking callers identifying themselves as representatives of Connecticut Light & Power. Callers falsely tell residents that the utility has detected excessive voltage being drawn from the target’s home and it must be fixed immediately. The person being called is warned that there may be a fire if the problem is not fixed, and they are asked to provide money immediately on a prepaid money card. Callers are told that failure to do so will result in their electricity being cut off. (AP)