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PSEG Long Island Reminds Customers: Scammers Don't Have an Offseason
Whether it's a crisp fall, a frigid winter, a mild spring or a sweltering summer, scammers are always turning up the heat, impersonating utility workers via phone and sometimes in person to demand payments from their victims. PSEG Long Island urges customers to take the right steps if confronted with a surprise visit or call threatening imminent shutoff: Stop and verify before acting. Reach out to PSEG Long Island for confirmation.
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