SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah, Aug. 3, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are warning residents about a fake water department notice from scammers seeking personal information.
“Be advised if you have received a warning like this one on your door we ask that you disregard it!” Saratoga Springs police cautioned in a Wednesday post on social media.
“This is not from the City of Saratoga Springs, Utah.”
If residents receive a notice on their door that feels questionable police advise they contact the city to verify it first instead of complying by calling the listed 877 number with what could be a fake notice.
“If you did call the number and/or feel you have been tricked into giving personal information or scammed out of money, we ask that you report that to our police department by calling 801-798-5600.”
In comments to the Facebook post warning of the scam the department said it is being investigated and those affected can call detectives at 801-766-6503.