NEW YORK – Con Edison is joining with energy companies across the country to get word to customers that they need to be cautious about people who call their home or business demanding an instant payment.

Scam callers posing as Con Edison representatives are an ongoing, frequent and dangerous problem for the company’s customers. The company receives dozens of complaints each week about calls to customers’ homes and businesses from scammers demanding immediate payment and threatening a service shutoff. DON’T FALL FOR IT!

Read through the following material to avoid scammers and protect yourself: con-edison-warns-of-scams-11-14-16