PSE&G Urges Customers to Ask for Photo ID; Be Safe and Cautious When Opening Doors
December 29 2009 - 12:18PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Electric and
Gas Company (PSE&G) is concerned about recent reports of
strangers posing as PSE&G employees to gain access to a home or
to lure a homeowner out of their house. In a recent incident in
Saddle Brook, for example, police said a man reportedly wearing a
utility hat told a homeowner that electrical work was being done in
front of the house. When the homeowner stepped outside, other men
allegedly broke into the house and stole jewelry. They were
apprehended by the police. Similar incidents have been reported to
police in Linden and Rahway. "When strangers knock on your door,
never let them inside unless you've seen their identification and
feel comfortable that they are who they state," said Mike
Paszynsky, PSEG's vice president - security and claims. "If you are
ever in any doubt or feel you are in danger, contact the police
immediately." PSE&G employees have photo identification badges
that they must display at all times. If you are not sure of an
employee's identity or have difficulty with the badges, call
PSE&G's toll free, 24-hour customer service center at
1-800-436-PSEG (7734). A service representative can verify that an
employee has been dispatched to your premises. Paszynsky believes
imposters use the utility's name because PSE&G employees are
recognized and trusted members of communities, and neighborhoods,
throughout New Jersey. "It's a shame that others are taking
advantage of this trust by using the company name to prey on
unsuspecting citizens," Paszynsky said. "The safety and security of
our employees and customers is a top concern for us, and we're
urging everyone to be cautious when opening their doors." Remember:
-- Ask for identification from anyone who comes to your door
looking like a PSE&G employee. -- If you are not satisfied,
don't let the person into your house. Call 911 if you feel
intimidated or threatened. -- You can also call PSE&G's toll
free, 24-hour customer service center at 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). A
service representative can verify that an employee has been
dispatched to your premises. Public Service Electric and Gas
Company (PSE&G) is New Jersey's oldest and largest regulated
gas and electric delivery utility, serving nearly three-quarters of
the state's population. PSE&G is the winner of the
ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability.
PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group
Incorporated (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a diversified energy company
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DATASOURCE: Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G)
CONTACT: For media: Judy Ohl, or Bonnie Sheppard, +1-973-430-7734,
for customers & others: 800-436-7734 Web Site:
http://www.pseg.com/
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