{"id":218265,"date":"2026-04-04T03:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T03:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218265\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T03:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T03:11:08","slug":"jea-warns-customers-of-scam-texts-impersonating-utility-action-news-jax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218265\/","title":{"rendered":"JEA warns customers of scam texts impersonating utility \u2013 Action News Jax"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 JEA is warning the public about scammers sending texts that may appear to be from the utility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">To stay safe, JEA recommends residents not clicking suspicious links, replying to or sharing personal info, and always verifying the account directly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jea.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9MTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpa3JacHBmZnlaZnVLVFN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqQ0rQJVUhjp09rxC7wc8kVZOaL1kjjRWa9XQxa9P8Kb2KbxHlFv3GSgk5A7_aem_oyzI7HdU44bcCxToqSNm0A\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jea.com\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9MTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpa3JacHBmZnlaZnVLVFN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqQ0rQJVUhjp09rxC7wc8kVZOaL1kjjRWa9XQxa9P8Kb2KbxHlFv3GSgk5A7_aem_oyzI7HdU44bcCxToqSNm0A\">site.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">JEA also says customers can make payments here, My JEA app, at through the authorized payment locations, by mail, and via our automated system by calling 904-665-6000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"default__StyledText-sc-tl066j-0 jsuuLb body-paragraph\">For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jea.com\/scams\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9MNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpa3JacHBmZnlaZnVLVFN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhK3T4THcNFOB996zRjXfYdrzEp5n8e-nTaTCgpYvorVI4cvTH_C5Nz60ebt_aem_N6GklcPWtshILVxbfyrR5A\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.jea.com\/scams\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ9MNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpa3JacHBmZnlaZnVLVFN0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhK3T4THcNFOB996zRjXfYdrzEp5n8e-nTaTCgpYvorVI4cvTH_C5Nz60ebt_aem_N6GklcPWtshILVxbfyrR5A\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actionnewsjax.com\/live-breaking\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.actionnewsjax.com\/live-breaking\/\" target=\"_blank\">&gt;&gt;&gt; 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