Fake Water Inspectors Scam Alert in Hernando County

0:00Local headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to Tampa Bay News today. Authorities in Hernando County are alerting homeowners to a new scam involving fake water inspectors. Scammers have been going door to door, pretending to be from the County Utilities Department, and asking to enter homes to check water for impurities. One sharp-eyed residents spotted the pair without official county vehicles and quickly called the real utilities line to verify. Officials confirmed the visitors were not legitimate. The Utilities Department stresses that their real workers always carry official badges and drive marked county trucks. They are acting fast to stop this fraud. Homeowners can report suspicious activity by calling 352-754-4037 or emailing HACCIS at HernandoCounty.us. Meanwhile, couples in the Tampa Bay area are rushing to replan weddings after a popular venue shut down without warning, leaving brides and grooms in. A tough spot.

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