Home Improvement Scam Targets Seniors in Sierra Madre

City officials have issued a warning to Sierra Madre residents regarding a potential scam in which residents have been approached by a company offering to complete home improvement projects free of charge. City officials have said that no such program exists and that the company is likely trying to scam Sierra Madre seniors.

According to a statement from Public Information Officer Elisa Weaver, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a company that said the program was being offered in conjunction with the city’s senior center.

“The City is NOT involved or sponsoring a home improvement program,” Weaver said in the statement.

The statement, which is printed below in its entirety, is sparse on details, but urges any Sierra Madre residents with questions or concerns about the situation to contact the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Here’s the full release from the city:

“Senior Scam Warning – City is NOT Sponsoring a Home Improvement Program

“The City of Sierra Madre is alerting residents of a potential senior scam. A Sierra Madre resident informed the City that a company had contacted them, offering to come to their home to do free construction projects as part of a program with the City’s Senior Center. The City is NOT involved or sponsoring a home improvement program. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Sierra Madre Police Department at 626.355.1414.”