Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Watch Out for Direct Energy

Woman fears electricity firm's deal might be too hot to be true
But Direct Energy rep says cheque doesn't bind people to contract


Niagara Falls Review - Thursday, August 30, 2007 by RAY SPITERI


Receiving a $100 cheque in the mail just might entice some people to pull out a pen and sign on the dotted line.

But not Sharon Ross.

The Niagara Falls woman said she figured there had to be some strings attached to the literature she received in her mailbox Tuesday. She was fuming when she found out what they were.

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Watch Out for Direct Engery

Be Wary of Energy Offer

The Tribune - Ontario, ON, Editorial - Saturday, September 01, 2007

I received a letter and a $100 cheque in the mail from Direct Energy out of Toronto and it's in regards to the electricity protection plan.

As said, with the five-year electricity price protection plan, your electricity rate will be 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour guaranteed for your full five-year term, along with the $100 cheque.
Be careful, and that includes seniors living alone in their homes when reading this twisted contract.

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