Great Falls Police Identify Unidentified Male Knocking on Doors as Fake Utility Worker

Great Falls Police issued a warning on October 26 regarding an unidentified man who has been visiting homes in the city under false pretenses. The suspect claims to be a City of Great Falls utility worker. He approaches residents at their doors to offer financial savings on fiber optic services.

City Utilities Office staff reported the incident to law enforcement after the man approached a resident. The resident stated they were not interested in the offer. In response, the man became defensive. Police note that this reaction is a primary indicator of the scam.

The resident handled the encounter by requesting identification. The man declined to provide any form of ID. He was dressed in regular clothing and did not wear a shirt or jacket with a City logo. The resident did not accept the offer and did not pay the man.

Police clarified that legitimate City of Great Falls workers follow a specific dress code. Employees wear neon yellow or blue shirts or jackets. These garments feature the City logo. Workers do not sell services to residents. They also do not become defensive when asked to show identification.

The suspect in the recent case wore no City branding. He did not produce ID when requested. The encounter occurred at a private residence in Great Falls. The man described himself as part of a team in the City Utilities Office. He told the resident they could save money with fiber optic technology.

Residents should check for the neon yellow or blue clothing with the City logo before engaging with a worker. They should ask for identification. If a visitor becomes defensive or refuses to show ID, they are likely not a city employee. Police are monitoring the area for the unidentified male.

The man approached the home while dressed in standard civilian attire. He made no mention of a scheduled appointment. He offered the service as an optional benefit. The resident relied on the lack of branding and the man's refusal to identify himself to end the visit. Police confirmed the incident in a public post.