City of Whiting Warning Residents of Possible Scams

The City of Whiting and the Whiting Police Department is warning residents of possible scams. They are asking all residents, especially the elderly to watch out for suspicious subjects posing as Water Department employees so they can gain entrance to your house. They work as a team while one tries to gain entrance to the house the other stays outside in the car as a look out. DO NOT let them in your home. Please call the Whiting Police Department at 219-659-2131 or 911 if someone tries to gain entrance to your home stating that they are from the Water Department or see any suspicious subjects in the area.