Full Notification

The Seventh Precinct has received reports of telephone scams involving calls being made to small businesses in attempt to collect money for an unpaid utility bill.  The caller will claim they represent PSEG Long Island and claims there is an unpaid bill that needs to be paid immediately.   Beware of suspicious activity and trust your instincts.  Any customer who has doubts about the legitimacy of a call from PSEG Long Island — especially one in which payment is requested — should call PSEG directly at 1-800-490-0025.
 

Go to the following links for more information about the scam and tips on how protect yourself against fraud:

http://apps.suffolkcountyny.gov/police/scamalert.html

https://www.psegliny.com/page.cfm/Home/Account/ScamAlert