Phone Scams Target Somerset, Union County Residents

Residents across Somerset and Union counties are reporting receiving numerous phone call scams.

Some of the impostors are posing as being from PSE&G or the IRS. Incidents have been reported in Bridgewater, Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Roselle Park and Fanwood.

"This is a scam," Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo said in an email to residents. "The IRS never contacts anyone by phone."

A Bedminster resident reported on Aug. 30 receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for personal information.

"We continue to receive calls from residents and businesses that have been victims of phone scams demanding payment from greendot MoneyPak cards," Bridgewater Police reported. "If you receive a phone call from anyone posing as a employee from a company demanding payment by a greendot MoneyPak card, hang up and do not follow their demands. Most impostors are from another state or even another country."

The Bridgewater Police also offered a link to learn more on how to protect yourself from these scams: http://bridgewaterpd.com/resources/phone-scams/

If you receive one of these calls, contact your local police department.

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