City of Toronto warns residents of scam phone calls from someone impersonating city staff

Cp24.com
June 28, 2023
Codi Wilson

The city is warning residents to be wary of phone calls from people impersonating city staff.

In a tweet posted Tuesday, the city said misleading calls were placed to a Toronto resident from a person falsely claiming to be a city employee who needed access to their home.

The city said the person claimed to be conducting flood inspections.

“The City is not currently conducting any flood-related work that requires entry into homes,” the tweet read.

“Staff working for, or on behalf of, the City of Toronto have identification -- always ask to see it.”

Additionally, residents and businesses can contact 311 to verify the identity of a city employee or contractor.