Local Impact Spotlight:
- Coastal Health District warns of an individual falsely claiming to be a health inspector in Glynn County.
- Actual inspectors carry official ID and can be verified by calling the county environmental health office.
- Never pay cash or give money to individuals in the field; fees are paid directly to the health department.
The Coastal Health District is warning individuals and businesses after receiving a report that an unknown person falsely claimed to be a health inspector and threatened to close a Glynn County restaurant. The restaurant manager reported the incident to the Glynn County Health Department on Monday, Feb. 10, stating that the encounter occurred over the weekend with an angry patron who made the false claim.
Because the individual did not ask for money or favors, law enforcement was not involved. However, the Coastal Health District is sharing the following information to help protect individuals and businesses from potential fraudulent encounters.
“We take incidents like this very seriously, because we take integrity and professionalism seriously,” said Environmental Health Director Brant Phelps. “This is a good opportunity to let folks know what to expect from our health inspectors and how to recognize suspicious behavior.”
County health inspectors:
- Carry official identification cards. Businesses may ask to see the inspector’s ID and may call the county environmental health office to verify credentials.
- Never accept money in the field. Fees for permits and other environmental health services are paid directly to the health department and are never collected in cash.
If the behavior of someone claiming to be a health inspector seems suspicious, contact the county environmental health office to verify their identity. Never pay for environmental health services in cash or directly to an individual in the field.
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