Oakville Hydro is alerting customers of a text message scam where customers are asked to provide credit card information and click on a link within the text message. The text message claims to be from Oakville Hydro. Oakville Hydro never sends credit card alerts via text message. In the event that you receive a text message:
If you believe you have been a target or victim of fraud, report the incident by calling the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website for more information on how to protect yourself.