News Flash Home
The original item was published from 10/1/2020 12:37:36 PM to 10/2/2022 12:00:01 AM.

News Flash

City of Homestead News

Posted on: October 1, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Homestead Public Services Warns of Potential Water Testing Scam

HPS Scam Alerts

The City of Homestead would like to alert its residents about scams that have been reported by Homestead Public Services customers. A supposed utilities representative visits a home or business purporting to be conducting water testing.  Once admitted to the property, the scammer will report that water is severely contaminated and advise that it is necessary to purchase an expensive water filtration device.

Please be advised that the City of Homestead and Homestead Public Services are not conducting door-to-door water testing and there is no current issue with water quality.  If you encounter someone claiming to be conducting this type of testing, we recommend you do not admit the person to your property and contact Homestead Customer Service at (305) 224-4800 or Homestead Police at 305-247-1535. 

If you think you may have been a victim of this or another scam, you may also contact the authorities listed below:

  • Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs: 1-800-HELP-FLA
  • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network: 1-800-767-2825 
  • Federal Trade Commission: 1-877-FTC-HELP

Additional Info...
Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City of Homestead News

Election Results

Homestead 2023 Primary Election Results

Posted on: September 27, 2023
CDBG Survey

CDBG Plan Meeting

Posted on: March 7, 2023
Solid Waste Schedule Flyer - Featuring Garbage Truck Picking Up trash

HPS Solid Waste Schedule

Posted on: March 2, 2023
Turkey Point Siren Testing

Turkey Point Siren Testing March 3rd, 2023

Posted on: February 28, 2023
Flyer describing Surplus Auction on Saturday Feb. 18 2023 at 9 A.M.

Homestead Surplus Auction

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Flyer for SW 328 St Miami-Dade County Project

New Roadway Project Along SW 328 ST

Posted on: February 16, 2023
CDBG Survey

CDBG Plan Meeting

Posted on: February 1, 2023
Pink and White City of Homestead Breast Cancer flyer January_February

Free Breast Cancer Screening Information

Posted on: January 25, 2023
SW 4th ST repaving flyer

SW 4th ST Repaving Project

Posted on: January 13, 2023
Roby George Park Pool

Roby George Park Pool Closed

Posted on: January 3, 2023
HPS Sanitation

2023 Solid Waste Schedule

Posted on: January 3, 2023
Town Hall with Vice Mayor Guzman (Orange Flyer)

Town Hall Meeting with Vice Mayor Guzman

Posted on: December 27, 2022
Colleague Helping Research Grant

Homestead CRA Industry Day

Posted on: December 2, 2022
Hurricane Ian Update Graphic 9.28

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian Solid Waste

Hurricane Ian Updates: Solid Waste

Posted on: September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Graphic

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 27, 2022
Hurricane Ian Updates Graphic

Hurricane Ian Updates

Posted on: September 26, 2022
Truck Bypass Flyer

Krome Avenue Truck Bypass in Effect

Posted on: November 12, 2021
Inside Homestead

Inside Homestead October 2021

Posted on: October 19, 2021
Election Results

2021 Homestead Primary Election Results

Posted on: October 5, 2021