Fake Tax Assessor Targeting Delco Residents: Authorities

Officials in Delaware County are warning residents of a person posing as a data collector for the County’s Tax Reassessment Project in an attempt to scam residents.

Officials recently learned from a resident that a person posting as a data collector tried to get into the resident's home, prompting the warning.

Data collectors hired by the county for the project will never ask to enter a home, according to county officials.

They have been trained to knock, identify themselves if someone is home, and inform the occupant of the reason for their visit.

Data collection is done from the outside.

The County also reminds residents that data collectors will always be wearing a bright yellow vest bearing the Tyler name on the back and displaying a county issued identification.

If a resident encounters a person posing as a data collector and asking to go into their home they should immediately report it to police.

Residents can also call the Reassessment Hotline at (610) 891-5695 if they have any questions or concerns.

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