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Callers working in the nationwide scam have convinced victims to purchase — and make payments with — Green Dot MoneyPak, police said.
The Spanish- or English-speaking caller tells the customer to buy a Green Dot MoneyPak at a pharmacy or convenience store, use cash to put money onto the card, and then provide the number on the card to the person who called – or have their service shut off.
The instant that happens, the caller moves the money to another card, takes out all the cash through an ATM and is gone, without a trace.
As notices on the package emphasize: MoneyPak should be treated like cash and used only for approved partners.
What’s more: When PSE&G calls you, they have ALL of your information right there – your name, address, account number and current balance.
If someone calls you claiming to be from PSE&G, they must have this information OR THEY ARE TRYING TO STEAL YOUR MONEY.
If you’re not sure, the solution is easy: Hang up and call PSE&G directly: 1-800-436-7734
Or you can visit a local PSE&G Customer Service Center Center in person. They’re open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can find a listing of local offices on your bill or here: http://www.pseg.com/centers
If you have elderly parents, please be sure to discuss this with them.
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