Police are warning of fraudsters who claim to belong to the City’s Basement Flooding Protection Program.
The public is being warned to be wary of persons falsely claiming to be from the City of Toronto Basement Flooding Protection Program who are trying to enter your homes.
Police said residents should exercise caution when solicited for any service and when sharing personal information with people who they do not know.
They said the City of Toronto does not conduct door-to-door sales of any kind and does not sell, partner with, nor endorse any products or services.
Police said if you suspect fraud, do not let the person into your home and report the incident to their non-emergency line at 416-808-2222.
The City says their workers have identification and they alert residents of maintenance work through flyers and never solicit work.
You can also report the matter to the City by calling 311 or to Consumer Protection Ontario at 416-326-8800, or online at Consumer Protection Ontario at ontario.ca.
Police said when conducting construction-maintenance work in neighbourhoods, the City will deliver notices to affected households that state the purpose of the work and if access to homes or buildings is required, and when there is work where no access is required.
If access is required, residents are provided with the contact information of the onsite lead contractor or field ambassador. Staff working for or on behalf of the City have identification.
Residents can contact 311 with any questions or concerns, including to verify the identity of City employees or contractors.
Anyone who has information, or who thinks they may have been a victim of this scam, should contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.