Hamilton Spectator
Oct 20, 2016
Hamilton city hall is warning residents about a local door-to-door scam by private contractors or individuals claiming to be city employees or affiliated with the city.
City staff say someone claiming to be associated with the city recently asked a homeowner to be let into the house to test for calcium in the water. However, the person was not a city employee.
Homeowners are being reminded that all city staff carry a City of Hamilton identification card, have some form of proper documentation, and wear a city uniform. The city typically only visits a home during an emergency situation such as a water main break that would disrupt water service to the home — or for a previously arranged appointment with a homeowner about a specific issue or complaint.
Property owners approached by unsolicited contractors or suspicious individuals claiming to be affiliated with the city should report the incident to Hamilton police, or the city at 905-546-2489.
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6919995-city-warns-homeowners-of-door-to-door-scam/