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Bogus Fire Inspectors Target Businesses

The Los Angeles District Attorney is warning businesses to beware of a scam that involves people posing as fire inspectors.

Cassandra Morris, Neighbor
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Scam artists claiming to be fire inspectors are hitting businesses in Los Angeles County and throughout the state, according to L.A. District Attorney Steve Cooley.

Cooley has issued a Consumer Alert that warns businesses and their employees to beware of phony inspectors who claim to be inspecting fire extinguishers, smoke alarms or sprinkler systems.

These bogus "inspectors" are frauds who trick employees into signing documents that are then used to bill the business owner.

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Fire Departments do conduct such inspections, but they never charge a fee.

If this happens to you or you suspect suspicious activity, contact the Sierra Madre Police Department at (626) 355-1414.

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You can also call the L.A. County Fire Department’s Public Affairs Section at (323) 881-2411.

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