Victorians have been warned to reject scammers who are cold-calling homes to try and cash in on the Labor government's $1.3 billion solar power subsidy scheme.
Kaitlyn Offer
Australian Associated PressSEPTEMBER 18, 20185:14PM
Scammers have tried to cash in on the Victorian government's $1.3 billion solar power subsidy scheme.
Solar Victoria, which will oversee the program, said it's concerned about some contractors who are promising to help install rooftop panels, hot water systems and battery storage units following the government's election announcement.
"We have received alerts that scammers have been targeting Victorian households," Solar Victoria warns on its website.
"Be alert to callers claiming to be from the Victorian government or Solar Victoria requesting bank account details.
"We will never ask you to provide personal details such as banking information over the phone."
Last month the government announced its $1.34 billion Solar Homes program which also includes half-price solar panels for 650,000 households and $1000 off the cost of solar hot water systems with rebates for 60,000 homes.
Most of the cash is contingent on Labor's re-election at the November 24 state election, but rebates are already available for some households.
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