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Chapter 3 - Stop: How Can Utilities Help?

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Chapter 3 - Knowledge Check

Which of these is a way to help protect your customers from theft of gas and electricity?

Only let legitimate utility workers near the meter

correct

Customers should only let utility staff or themselves access their gas or electricity meter as theft of gas/electricity can be fatal

Allow their neighbours/friends to access their meter

incorrect

Try again! Customers should not let anyone who isn't a utility worker near their meter

Don’t ensure your staff carry ID when doing home visits

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Unlucky! Always make sure your staff carry ID with them to make sure your customers know they can trust them to access their meter

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True or False? Spray foam installation scams are not dangerous for the homeowner

True

incorrect

Unlucky! Spray foam installation scams can definitely be dangerous and detrimental to the home

False

correct

These scams can be dangerous and lead to fires and ventilation issues in the home

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Which of these is not good advice for friends or family of a scam victim?

Maintaining regular contact with the victim

incorrect

Try again! This is in fact good advice as the scam victim may feel isolated and alone after having money stolen from them, so they need their loved ones support

Get frustrated and try to make their loved one ‘see sense’

correct

Victims need support, not shaming from their loved ones so the loved ones should try and be supportive and not put blame onto the victim

Allow their loved one to make their own decisions regardless of the friend/family’s own views

incorrect

Unlucky! This is in fact good advice as it makes sure the victim still feels empowered to make decisions for themselves, which can speed up the healing process

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