BE AWARE OF PHONE SCAMS
The Lacey Township Police Department is again encouraging residents and business owners to remain vigilant against phone scams. Recently, suspects posing as representatives of JCP&L have contacted residents threatening to shut off power if an immediate payment is not made. The caller directs the victim to provide banking information or to purchase a gift card toward the payment.
If your account is past due with JCP&L, you will receive a written notice reminding you of your account status with instructions on how to avoid disconnection of service. An agent of JCP&L might contact a customer who is in the arrears to explain payment options but will not demand immediate payment. JCP&L does not accept prepaid debit cards or wire transfers as payment. Furthermore, JCP&L will not demand banking information or credit card numbers over the phone. Your JCP&L account status can always be verified by calling customer service at 1-800-662-3115.
If you believe you are a victim of this scam or any other, residents should report the matter to Lacey Police.
Any suspected telephone scam should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov.