City of Peterborough Warning Residents of Potential Sewer Line and Storm Fraud Attempts
/The City of Peterborough warns of a potential fraud attempt after receiving reports that residents have been contacted by a business claiming to be contracted by the City to clean sewer lines or address storm water prevention.
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The current scam involves several concerning elements:
asking residents whether they will be home within a certain time period
coming to residents’ doors asking to check their basements and yards
pressuring residents to sign contracts and pay upwards of $3,000 under the guise that the government will reimburse them
showing fake credentials, names and phone numbers
targeting seniors who have home phone lines
