"Two New York residents have been taken into custody in Connecticut after a multi-agency investigation uncovered a sophisticated thermostat theft and fraud scheme. Authorities claim the pair, allegedly targeting homes and businesses in the region, would steal high-end thermostats and then sell them online, claiming they were still in their original packaging and never used. The thieves reportedly made thousands of dollars from their scheme, which spanned several states and involved multiple victims. As authorities continue to probe the scope of the operation, residents are being warned to be on the lookout for similar scams and to verify the authenticity of their purchases."
2 New York men arrested in Connecticut for thermostat theft and fraud scheme fox61.com
