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Norfolk County officials are warning residents about a new scam circulating in the community. Individuals posing as representatives of the Norfolk County Fire Department (NCFD) are contacting residents and asking to enter homes for supposed furnace inspections or maintenance.
The NCFD reminds the public that they never make unsolicited calls or send private companies to inspect furnaces. Any legitimate concern involving a home would result in uniformed firefighters arriving in official NCFD gear and marked fire trucks.
Residents who receive such calls are urged not to let the individuals inside and to immediately report the incident to the Norfolk County OPP non-emergency line at 519-426-3434.
The County encourages everyone to stay alert and help spread the word to protect friends, neighbours, and loved ones from falling victim to this scam.
Stay safe, Norfolk County — and always verify before you trust.
Written by Jeremy Hall