NJ residents getting $100 credit on utility bills — but a scam is tricking people Jen Ursillo Published: August 27, 2025 NJ BPU is warning electric utility customers about scam (Canva)
📞 A utility scam targets NJ electric customers, the state BPU warns
📞 Callers pretend to be reps to "assist" customers in obtaining $100 credit
📞 The credit, however, is automatically applied to accounts
TRENTON — Whether you have PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, or Rockland Electric Company, New Jersey electric utility customers should be aware of a scam that’s targeting them over a $100 bill credit.
The Scam
The NJ Board of Public Utilities warned Tuesday about scammers offering to “help” Garden State electric utility customers obtain a $100 bill credit that is automatically appli