JPS warns public as impostor arrested for soliciting payments in Westmoreland
Vanassa McKenzie / Our Today
A man who reportedly impersonated a Jamaica Public Service (JPS) worker and solicited payments from residents in Westmoreland to have their electricity restored has been arrested.
In a statement on Monday (July 15), JPS indicated that the accused is neither a worker for the company nor a contractor.
The company is cautioning the public against making payments to individuals or teams who are posing as JPS workers and offering to reconnect electricity for a fee. JPS further noted that every legitimate worker will have their photo ID on their person and that no JPS worker will be soliciting payment to have lights reconnected.
JPS says the act does not only put the lives of the culprits and the customers who are paying them in danger, but also JPS workers who are currently on the ground interfacing with the lines and electrical infrastructure.
It said engaging in the practice could significantly set back its restoration efforts.
Customers may make reports about impersonators by calling the Customer Care Centre at 888CALLJPS, 888-225-5577 (FLOW), or 888-935-5577 (DIGICEL customers). Customers can also get updated information on the company’s social media pages, @myjpsonline, the JPS WhatsApp channel, and the media.
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