Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Beware Of Restaurant Scam
KENTUCKY...
Some Kentucky restaurants are being contacted by someone claiming to be from the state health department, but Kentucky health officials say it's a scam.
Department for Public Health Commissioner William Hacker says the callers ask to set up a time for an inspection and threaten fines. And Food Safety Branch manager Mark Reed says the reports so far indicate the scammers are apparently targeting primarily ethnic facilities.
Officials say the scam is going on nationwide and restaurants across Kentucky have been contacted. Callers ask for sensitive information about the restaurants and staff and ask the restaurant to call another number to set up an inspection.
Hacker advises those who believe a scammer may have contacted them should call local health department or law enforcement officials.
Some Kentucky restaurants are being contacted by someone claiming to be from the state health department, but Kentucky health officials say it's a scam.
Department for Public Health Commissioner William Hacker says the callers ask to set up a time for an inspection and threaten fines. And Food Safety Branch manager Mark Reed says the reports so far indicate the scammers are apparently targeting primarily ethnic facilities.
Officials say the scam is going on nationwide and restaurants across Kentucky have been contacted. Callers ask for sensitive information about the restaurants and staff and ask the restaurant to call another number to set up an inspection.
Hacker advises those who believe a scammer may have contacted them should call local health department or law enforcement officials.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:47 PM 
