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Mamaroneck PD Warns Of Fake Water Works Employees
Residents should ask to see a photo ID, officials said.
MAMARONECK, NY — The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department said there was a report of people posing as Westchester Joint Water Works employees.
Police said the people gained access to a residence by saying they needed to check the water.
Residents are being warned that, if they doubt the identity of a person claiming to be a Water Works employee, do not let them in.
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Ask them to provide a WJWW photo ID; all legitimate employees are required to show it.
Call the WJWW Emergency Operations Center at 914-424-4371, 24/7, or call the police department at 914-777-1122, ext. 3.
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The Westchester Joint Water Works can be reached at 914-698-3500.
Police said potential scammers may also pose as Con Edison employees. In addition to not letting them in, ask for photo ID and call Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED (26633), ext. 2, of the police.
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