Crime & Safety
Somerville Warns Of City Employee Impersonator Scam: What To Know
The city of Somerville has received reports of people knocking on doors and impersonating Water and Sewer Department staff.
SOMERVILLE, MA – The city of Somerville has received reports of people impersonating Water and Sewer Department staff as part of a home improvement scam.
People have been knocking on doors and impersonating Somerville employees, requesting access to residents’ homes to perform water meter checks, the city said over Twitter.
Real Somerville city employees will always:
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- Call before visiting your home
- Present identification
- Never insist they have to enter the residence
- Never ask for money or threaten legal action
The city has urged residents to call 911 if they suspect someone is impersonating a city employee.
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