The City of Cranbrook yesterday was made aware of someone attempting to collect payments of past due city utility bills, while claiming they were employed by the City of Cranbrook.

On Wednesday, July 30, a resident on 3rd Avenue North was approached by an unidentified male who claimed he worked for the City of Cranbrook. The male advised the resident that they were late paying their city utility bills. The resident indicated they were just renting the home and that the owner was not available to talk and did not provide the unidentified male with any information. The male then left.

The City of Cranbrook wants to advise the public that the city does not visit your home to inquire about any overdue bills or seek any type of bill payments. If you are approached by anyone claiming to work for the City of Cranbrook be sure to ask for identification. All employees of the City of Cranbrook carry a proper city employee identification card.

Residents who may have received such a visit or have any additional questions or information about this scam, please contact the Cranbrook RCMP detachment at 250-489-3471.

City of Cranbrook

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