Crime & Safety
East Hampton Town Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam
The scam involves a caller claiming to be from a utility company requesting payment, according to police.
The East Hampton Town Police Department posted an alert on their Facebook page Monday morning warning residents of a phone scam in the area.
The scam involves a caller claiming to be from PSE&G LI requesting immediate payment or home power will be shut off, according to the post.
Police advise not to authorize payment or give payment information over the phone as PSE&G LI will not request payment in this manner.
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Residents can contact PSE&G LI customer service at 631-755-6900 or 1-800-490-0025.
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