Report 4623

UTE warned its clients about a new type of scam with a fraudulent video inviting the population to make false investments using the image of the company and that of a "famous Uruguayan soccer player."

According to the public company, an "anonymous fraudulent" video is circulating on social networks inviting people to make some investments using in a "deceptive" way the image of the company and that of "a famous Uruguayan soccer player."

"In light of this new method of fraud, UTE clarifies that the information circulating is of fraudulent origin and recommends its clients not to provide any personal data," the public entity reported.

After this, they recalled that UTE "only" makes communications through its official channels.

UTE's official channels:

• UTE Remote Management at 08001930 (landline) or from cell phone *1930.
• UTE WhatsApp: 098193000.
• Corporate Portal: www.ute.com.uy.
• X: @UTE_ComCorp.
• Instagram: @utecomunica.