Authorities are reporting a scam from the Washington DC area where thieves pose as utilities workers to gain entry to homes.
Morristown police have shared this warning from the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO SMCMUA CUSTOMERS
Protect yourself from fraud! Be aware of unsolicited attempts by persons posing as SMCMUA employees to obtain personal information or gain entry into your home or business, including solicitations by email or phone.
If a customer is unsure of whether a call is legitimate or not, hang up and contact SMCMUA directly using our Customer Service number at 973-326-6880 or customerservice@smcmua.org.
SMCMUA employees carry a photo ID and field employees wear SMCMUA uniforms and drive SMCMUA marked vehicles. Contact your local police department to report these unsolicited attempts.
