Marche Multiservizi (MMS) has alerted Pesaro residents to a fraud scheme after an impostor posing as a company employee attempted to solicit money from a local business owner. The company has reported the incident to the competent authorities for investigation, stressing that its operators never request cash payments from citizens.
A Merchant Targeted in Pesaro
The warning follows a report from a Pesaro merchant who was approached by an individual claiming to work for Marche Multiservizi. The impostor attempted to collect funds under the guise of official company business.
Upon receiving the report, Marche Multiservizi launched internal verifications. The result was definitive: the individual was not affiliated with their staff.
All available information regarding the suspect has been transmitted to law enforcement.
The Zero-Cash Policy
The company’s stance is absolute. Marche Multiservizi explicitly stated that its operators are not authorized to collect money directly from citizens during field visits. To protect the community from similar attempts, the firm established a clear boundary: “our operators in no case can ask for money from citizens.”
The company now advises the public to exercise maximum prudence when approached by anyone claiming to represent the utility provider.
Verification Protocols for Residents
To prevent financial loss and verify the legitimacy of a payment request or the identity of a worker, residents are urged to follow these protocols:
- Refuse Cash Payments: Do not hand over cash to any individual claiming to be an MMS employee.
- Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately notify the company and the authorities if an individual requests unauthorized payments.
Local Authorities Monitor the Threat
Local authorities in Pesaro are currently processing the data provided by the company to identify the perpetrator.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant.
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