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Tampa Scam Alert: Men Dressed As TECO Workers Targeting Elderly

By Sean Roberts October 11th, 2019

Tampa Police and the Tampa Electric company want Tampa residents to be aware of scammers posing as TECO workers.

Officers said the latest robbery happened at a house in Tampa on Oct. 7, on Sligh Avenue.

Police said two men, who were described as a white man and a Hispanic man, went to two different houses in separate cars. The cars had no marks or signage saying they worked for TECO.

The men later approach the homeowners and asked to be taken to the backyard to survey tree lines.

Police said one man went to the back while the other stole jewelry and other items of value. Police said they used walkie-talkies to communicate.

TECO and TPD say real workers:
Will ALWAYS have a photo ID card displayed on them.
If it is a TECO worker or subcontractor they typically have signage on the vehicle they arrive in.
If you feel unsure you can ALWAYS ask to see their ID, they will not be offended and will gladly show it.
You can contact TECO customer service and verify if there is a worker at your house at 813-223-0800.
Neighbors are urged to call the Tampa Police Department with any concerns of suspicious activity in their neighborhood at 813-231-6130.

Source: WTSP

Sean Roberts was conceived in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky by two passionate, panel aligning, third shifters who had grown bored with the same ole same ole. Upon birth, he was placed in the trunk of a new Stingray and sent off to find his destiny. That destiny included several stints on radio stations across the United States. Some played punk country gospel, while others focused on Croatian death metal played backwards. After many years and many adventures, Sean wound up on The Shark, where he does shots of tequila while playing the most badass tunes ever created by humankind. He remains humble, however, never forgetting about the lean years...the street corners and dark alleys where he played songs on his car stereo for food and sex. He's on top and he's never gonna stop LIVING THE DREAM!

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