Eustis authorities warn of people posing as city water workers
Police in Eustis are asking residents to be alert after individuals have been posing as city workers trying to get water samples inside homes.
A resident in nearby Umatila caught a woman on her ring camera.
"There is currently a boil water order in your area, have you received it?" the woman on video asks.
A Eustis city spokesperson said the woman fits the description of at least one of the imposters residents reported to authorities.
WESH 2 News has blurred her face because she told police she was selling water softeners without a permit and was not charged with any crime.
That woman did not get inside of the resident's home.
David Randall said the same woman came to his Eustis home Tuesday.
He said the woman had a small vial that seemed to be for collecting a sample. Randall said his son asked her if they could use the spigot because it was the same water, but it wasn't good enough.
"Just red flags all over the place," Randall said.
Randall's neighbor said a woman also went to him and asked the same question.
When he asked for identification, she said something and he said thank you, goodbye.
Randall also asked for identification and the woman left. He said that was when he called the Water Department.
Neighbors said four residents in the area along Hawley Street and Phyllis Circle in Eustis were visited by the woman on the same day.
Authorities said if someone does come on behalf of the city of Eustis, ask for their city identification badge.
If they are unable to provide one, contact the Police Department.