In the mailboxes of Smolensk again appeared fake receipts

In Smolensk recorded a new wave of fraud associated with the sending of notifications on the verification of meters from the so-called “Metrological service”. Some subscribers have already fallen for the trick, calling the numbers indicated in the notifications. Fraudsters politely advise people, record them for checking devices and convince them of the legality of their actions.

The consequences of such calls vary: in some cases, specialists do come to residents, but the cost of their services is many times overstated. In other situations, fake verification acts are issued, which are not further recognized by either management companies or Gorvodokanal.

To avoid losing money and nerves, residents are advised to carefully check the sources of information and clarify the current verification dates directly with their management company. An important sign of forgery is the lack of personal data, since advertising leaflets are printed in mass circulation. They usually do not indicate the name and surname of the owner of the home, and the address field either remains empty or contains only the number of the house and apartment. Unlike such spam, real payment documents and notifications from utilities always include the exact details of the payer and his personal account.