New Jersey residents warned of a 30% increase in utility scam attempts by Atlantic City Electric, with over $205,000 lost in 2023.
New Jersey residents are being warned of an increase in utility scams, as Atlantic City Electric reported over 2,000 scam attempts in 2023. Customers are advised to be vigilant against imposters who use energy-related scams to steal money, particularly over the phone. The success rate of these scams has risen to 11%, up from 10% a year ago, with customers losing over $205,000 to phone scams in 2023, a 30% increase from the previous year.
February 03, 2024
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