People Posing as JCP&L Workers to Gain Access to Homes

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has alerted the Manalapan Township and Englishtown Borough municipal governments that people have been representing themselves as JCP&L employees in order to gain access to homes in the area.

And there have been recent reports of people posing as utility workers in Toms River. also alerted its residents last week.

In the last year, Toms River also had suspects who were posing as utility workers. , the men were armed and tied up the homeowners. In other, suspicious individuals appeared to claim they were from the water company.

At the time, Ocean County Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford issued a prepared statement, warning residents.

“False I.D.s and scams continue to trouble unsuspecting citizens who are unknowingly being persuaded into letting pretenders into their homes or onto their property,” said Ford. “We also have the largest senior population in the state, and it is especially critical to continue to raise awareness among this group.”

JCP&L asserts that all of their employees carry photo identification badges at all times. The I.D. card will read "Jersey Central Power & Light" or "FirstEnergy" and have a photograph of the employee.

If an employee comes to your home please ask to see their identification card and the purpose for their visit. Occassionaly, JCP&L workers need access to your property to read and replace a meter or to inspect, test, and repair their electrical equipment. If the employee refuses to show you an I.D. card or claims he or shee does not have one, please do not let that person into your home and then contact your local police department.

If you are suspicious of an employee or question their identity, please contact the JCP&L Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-1115.