Con Edison Warns About Imposters

Con Edison warns its customers to beware of scammers and imposters claiming to be Con Edison employees.

To prevent getting ripped off, Con Edison advises customers to be on alert if anyone asks by telephone to arrange for prepaid credit cards as payment for their bill, or of sending money to any out-of-state address. These types of payments are not authorized by Con Edison.

The utility company is also advising customers to never arrange payment or divulge account or personal information over the telephone, unless they are certain that they are speaking to an authorized Con Edison representative.

The Con Edison website at www.coned.com offers a variety of approved and convenient options for bill payment. Customers can also speak to a representative at 1-800-75-CONED for answers about their bill or other company-related business.

For meter reading operations, all Con Edison employees arriving at a home or business have visible photo identification badges and wear employee uniforms.

Customers may ask or check for identification before allowing anyone into your home.

Anyone who suspects that an individual is misrepresenting themselves as Con Edison employees should call police immediately.