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The Rock Road business owner said she got a call from someone claiming to be from PSE&G telling her that power would be cut off to her business if she didn’t pay an overdue bill, Police Chief Glen Ackermann said.
Following instructions, the owner bought a Money Pak card for $478.45 and gave the caller the numbers on the card, the chief said.
It was only afterward, he said, that the manager realized it was a scam and called police – too late, unfortunately.
PSE&G reminds customers:
• Customers scheduled for disconnection due to nonpayment receive written notice on their bill at least 15 days in advance -- not a phone call;
• It offers a variety of payment options and would never require a specific type of payment;
• It will never ask for personal information over the phone unless you initiated the contact.
If you ever doubt the legitimacy of a call from PSE&G, especially if payment is demanded, hang up and call the utility directly at 1 (800) 436-7734.
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