Crime & Safety
Livingston Officials: CDC Isn’t Going Door-To-Door
Livingston isn't the only town in Essex County to issue a warning to residents about fake visits from the "CDC," officials say.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Another Essex County town is warning residents to be careful of potential scammers preying on the fears surrounding the new coronavirus known as COVID-19.
On Friday, Livingston Township officials issued an advisory, warning residents that the CDC is not deploying personnel to make door-to-door visits.
“If approached by someone claiming to be from the CDC at your residence, do not allow entry or provide any info and call 911,” Livingston officials said.
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It’s similar to a Tuesday warning from the Nutley Police Department, which cautioned local residents to be aware of a "safety issue" involving alleged door-to-door visits from people claiming to be from the CDC.
- See related article: CDC Is Not Sending People Door-To-Door In Nutley, Officials Say
- See related article: NJ Coronavirus Updates (Here's What You Need To Know)
Residents: With all the info being shared about COVID-19, beware of scams. The CDC is NOT deploying personnel to make door-to-door visits. If approached by someone claiming to be from the CDC at your residence, do not allow entry or provide any info, & call 9-1-1. (1/1)
— Livingston NJ (@Livingston_NJ) March 13, 2020
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