Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs is warning residents about a telephone scam in which individuals pretend to be PSE&G employees.
Callers impersonating PSE&G employees threaten to shut off electric or gas service if payment is not made that day.
The callers demand that customers make a payment within hours using a Green Dot Money Pak, a type of pre-paid card available at pharmacies and convenience stores. PSE&G dosent not accept these cards as a form of payment.
Additionally, PSE&G customers scheduled for disconnection due to nonpayment receive written notice on their bill at least 10 days in advance, according to the utility.
There have been reports of this telephone scam in various parts of the state, although the Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs has not yet received any such cases.
Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said if residents receive a suspicious call, they should hang up and contact the Division of Consumer Affairs immediately.
The Mercer County Division of Consumer Affairs can be reached at (609) 989-6671.
