Author of the article: PNI Atlantic Published Apr 11, 2025 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute readheat pump. Contributed Photo by Contributed /ContributedCape Breton Regional Police advise citizens of a group promoting sales of heat pump installations in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Police have received reports from three residents who have been visited by a group claiming to be representatives from heat pump companies looking for customers.They have used company names including Z Heating and Cooling and Scotian Heat Pumps, offered to facilitate loan and credit check processes through iFinance, and stated this could speed up the approval for Efficiency Nova Scotia grants.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe alleged representatives have also made arrangements to conduct property assessments for installation locations.Police say these may be legitimate company names, but do not provide any money, or any personal or financial information for them to conduct credit check and loan processes.The alleged representatives have been described as three men wearing casual clothing and one resident also reported seeing them drive a white Toyota car.If any sales people or service providers visit your residence, it is important to ensure they are legitimate before proceeding; request professional ID, check their credentials, and even call the organization they claim to be representing, to verify the identity of the person(s) and company, and their purpose for being there.All fraudulent activity should be reported to police at 902-563-5151 and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.Article content
Cape Breton police advise citizens to beware of heat pump sales scam
