Politics & Government

County Warns of Scam, Receives Grant for Job Training

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County residents warned of scam

The Burlington County Health Department is warning consumers and businesses about a potential scam involving the Burlington County Health Department, the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) and several other local health departments throughout the state.

Impostors call local restaurants, claiming to be investigating complaints of foodborne illnesses and ask to schedule an inspection. The callers often request personal information, including bank account numbers.            

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“As soon as a caller starts asking probing questions about finances, or seem otherwise out-of-the-ordinary, a red flag should go up,” said Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien. 

Reports have showed the callers have identified themselves using fake names and non-working telephone numbers. No restaurants have reported to have been visited by the so-called inspectors. 

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The Burlington County Health Department or the NJDHSS do not perform announced inspections, nor do they call any establishment to request account information of the business.

Instances of alleged fraud should be reported to the Burlington County Office Consumer Affairs office at 609-265-5054.

The validity of calls can be confirmed with Kathleen Holmes at the health department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 609-265-5521. 

 

County receives $60,500 for enhanced business assistance

The Burlington County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has secured a $60,500 grant from the N.J. Department of Labor and Workforce Development to assist in new employee training.

WIB will offer direct wage payment support to businesses that hire and train new employees using the On-The-Job Training (OJT) program as operated by the Burlington County One-Stop Career Center located in Westampton. 

“Hopefully, this will give businesses in the county added incentive to hire and train new employees,” said Freeholder Joseph Donnelly.  

The 50 percent wage reimbursement that employers receive is intended to defray the cost of training the new worker. Jobs must pay at least $8.50 per hour to be OJT eligible.

To list a job opening with the Burlington County One-Stop Career Center or for general information about the OJT program, call Darlene Scocca, business services specialist, at 609-265-5603 or email DAScocca@co.burlington.nj.us.


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