This is a known "tactic". Be very wary of any promises from them. Get EVERYTHING in writing before you agree to anything. Usually the "discount" goes away very quickly and then you end up paying alot more than you used to.
Remember, if you are going to do this get it in WRITING. If they can only do it over the phone then say no thanks. Take anything they send you and read it over with a fine toothed comb.
Same thing has been happening to me for 6 weeks, at least 3x a day. I have filed a complaint with the NJ board of public utilities and they called me immediately. They instructed me to file a complaint with the Do Not Call list if we are on it, and to get on it if we aren't already.
Beware of switching to Palmco. I believed their rate quotes and thought a variable rate might come in lower than my fixed rate. Well, they gave me the low advertised rate for 2 months, then jacked it up by 20% for each of the next 2 months. I ended up paying about $30 extra to them each month. I threatened to complain to the Public Utility Commission and they immediately offered to lower my rate to the normal utility rate. IMO this is a scam company hoping people won't keep an eye on what they are charging.
I just received a phone call from this number with a recorded message, who would you vote for mayor (of Hoboken NJ) Dawn Zimmer, press one, Ruben Ramos press two, Theresa Castellano, press three, Frank Raia, press four, Anthony Romano, press five and Tim Occipinti, press six. Then, it asks for your second choice, listing the names all over again. Probably Dawn Zimmer trying to figure out if she can win. Highly unlikely!!!
Hi everyone:
I am posting here because I am scammed by Palmco. And I plan on taking further action, possibily a class lawsuit if we get enough people on board. If you DID NOT sign a contract and Palmco switch your gas/electricity supplier without a Written contract from you, Read on and take actions. For me, Palmco signed us up without getting a consent. They ended up overcharging us for around $180. Money aside, I filed a complaint with board of public utilities. A disgruntled lady called me and blah blah blah. I tried to get a contract, the lady refused and told me that the board of public utilities has them (BPU). I called BPU and the promptly sent me an email containing the document. Guess what, the signature is FORGED. I think they are doing the same thing to many customers.
So if you are scammed by Palmco, follow these directions:
1. File a complaint to board of public utilities.
2. You'll get a call from the same lady probably, ask her to send you a contract that you signed, (if you didn't sign a contract, tell her that the signature is forged and it's a criminal offence, and demand a contract--you have the right to). She might offer you some compensation, sure go for it, but that does not mean you cannot pursue them legally (and the refund you get is absolutely puny and they might not even send you the refund).
3. If she refused to give you the contract, the BPU should have the contract (it might take some time after the complaint though). Contact BPU and speak to the customer service, request them to send you the contract via email.
4. If you didn't sign the contract, save the forged document. They forged a signature and it's a serious criminal offence. If we get enough victims with forged contracts from Palmco, it'll be an easy victory with some serious consequences for Palmco. I hope to bring that company down.
Contact me so we can gather enough people and call up some lawyers:
my email is
nonabelian."additionalstuff"@gmail.com
where "additionalstuff" is vision (to avoid spam)