Atlanta – The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has received reports that a suspicious man in the Adamsville area of Southwest Atlanta is going door-to-door claiming to be a DWM employee.

According to Ring Neighbors, a feature that allows owners of Ring video camera products to share information with their community, a resident captured a man on their video doorbell camera when he knocked on the door asking for someone who does not live at the home. The resident reported the man walked around the back of the home, however left after being confronted by a neighbor. The imposter was with another person who waited in a vehicle at the end of the street.

Under normal circumstances DWM will never send workers or representatives to a customer’s home without scheduling an appointment ahead of time. All DWM employees carry city-issued ID badges that include photos. Additionally, field employees wear uniforms and drive department vehicles that prominently display the DWM and/or City logo.

To help guard against potential scams and impostors, residents should ask to see a photo ID and never allow anyone to enter their home claiming to collect a past-due bill, inspect plumbing fixtures or to sell utility products, such as meters. Residents should call 9-1-1 if they find themselves in a similar situation, feel threatened in any way or see something suspicious.

        

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