Residents of the Village have reported receiving phone calls from individuals
claiming to be employees of utility companies such as PSEG. These individuals are threatening to
cut off service due to an outstanding account balance and are demanding payment
via a pre-paid debit card or Green Dot MoneyPak which must be purchased at 7 Eleven.
There is a similar IRS scam in which victims are told they owe back taxes, fees or
fines which must be paid immediately with a Green Dot MoneyPak.
THIS IS A SCAM. DON’T BE A VICTIM!
If you receive such a call, hang up.
Utility companies and government agencies will not contact you by phone to demand payment.
For more information visit:
PSEG Long Island website – https://www.psegliny.com/myaccount/customersupport/scamsandfraud
IRS website – https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-warns-of-new-phone-scam-using-taxpayer-advocate-service-numbers