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Police: Scammers Pose As Building Inspectors In Parker

PARKER, Colo. (CBS4)- Scammers in Parker are posing as building inspectors to possibly set up home invasions. Investigators say it's this time of year, around the holidays, when more of these scams surface.

One victim told police that someone called them and claimed to be from the Town of Parker and said they were confirming an inspection for a 4 p.m. the next day.

"You heard clearly, 'I'm so and so from the Town of Parker, with such and such construction company. We're going to be in your area tomorrow. We'd like to inspect your roof,'" said Parker resident Karen Jara.

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But when Jara confronted the caller, he hung up. She believes whoever was on the other end was clearly trying to take advantage of the situation without giving up too much information.

"It was just confusing because he was talking fast," said Jara.

Police say the calls trace back to a random office number at Town Hall but not the building department.

"We have gone and contacted, obviously, all the members in the Town of Parker," said Parker Police Sgt. Andrew Coleman.

Police aren't sure how whoever made the calls cloned the number but believe it's a warning to those who live in Parker. There are online sites that boast ways to hide a number but detectives are examining that number.

"They will always be marked with an ID tag," said Coleman.

Investigators are trying to track those calls to see if a crime has been committed. Anyone with information about the scammers is asked to call the Town of Parker at 303.841.0353.

You can check the status of legitimate building inspections by calling the Town of Parker Building Division directly at 303.841.1970.

All Town of Parker building inspectors drive official vehicles with the Town logo painted on the side, as well as vehicle ID numbers. Should someone come to your home claiming to be from the Town of Parker, ask to see their Town of Parker identification. Please report any suspicious activity to the Parker Police Department at 303.841.9800.

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