Utility warns customers about imposters
Pennsylvania American Water is alerting customers to be aware of imposters posing as company or municipal employees to gain entry to their homes.
On Wednesday, a person claiming to represent Pennsylvania American Water approached a Uniontown customer at her place of business under the guise of shutting off her water. The customer reported the incident to local police, according to a spokesman for the utility.
?The company reminds customers that all Pennsylvania American Water service personnel wear uniforms, drive company-branded vehicles and wear photo identification badges with the company’s logo. Customers are urged to take time to examine the photo identification tag whenever a Pennsylvania American Water employee arrives at their home or business. The company does not accept payment at a customer’s house or business.
Pennsylvania American Water is committed to safety for its employees and customers.
“If a utility worker comes to your home and you are not expecting them, do not let them into your home without proper identification. Residents with any suspicions or questions about service personnel representing Pennsylvania American Water should call the customer service center at 1-800-565-7292,” the spokesman added.