Phone Food/Health Inspection Scam
FOOD/HEALTH INSPECTION SCAM
(MARATHON, ON)– Marathon OPP are advising businesses in the area to be aware of an ongoing scam regarding the inspections of food services.
A local Marathon business was contacted by phone regarding an inspection for their business by a Health/Food inspector. They were told that a hefty fine would be the consequence if an appointment was not made for an inspection. No personal information was given out by the local business and the inspector never showed for the appointment as scheduled. Other businesses in the area have been contacted by the same or similar scam but also never released any information.
When suspecting a scam such as this, the public can contact police but are encouraged to contact Phonebusters toll free at 1-888-495-8501 or info@phonebusters.com
