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fergiethefocus t1_iz28hwf wrote

Yes. They will bait-and-switch you with a low promo rate, then jack up your charges. Some of them will ask to see your account statement. Don't give it to them, because if you do, they'll switch you over without your permission.

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Extension-Jackfruit7 OP t1_iz28lra wrote

should i report this? or is it a legal scam

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fergiethefocus t1_iz28pp9 wrote

Nothing illegal, just don't open the door to strangers and get a doorbell cam if your landlord allows it.

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freecain t1_iz62bfj wrote

It's legal-ish. Some sales people will ask to see your bill. There is a number on there they can use to switch your account. At that point it's fraud if you don't agree to it - but from what I've heard it's hard to get anyone to really care about it. If you didn't show them your bill, there isn't much you can do now.

In the future, if someone is going door to door and they don't have a vendor badge you can contact OCP by phone at 410-313-6420 or by e-mail at consumer@howardcountymd.gov , or call the non-emergency police number.

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shiv81 t1_iz34oe9 wrote

While most are a scam, Arcadia does not have a separate rate. They use the BGE or whatever other rate you already have and just give you solar credits from their community solar farm. No extra charges and they even cover credit card fees when you pay your bill. You can purchase additional solar energy credits but I opt out of it.

Edit: To whoever is downvoting me, please feel free to point me to where you see on Arcadia's website that they are offering a low intro rate to reel you in. You won't be able to. The majority of companies do this but Arcadia does not switch your electric supplier to them. Your rate stays the same. If someone can point to proof that I'm wrong I will gladly retract my comment.

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