Dog walkers in West Sussex have been warned about scammers posing as council staff and attempting to issue fines. Adur and Worthing Councils has received multiple reports of people pretending to be enforcement officers. One dog walker in Worthing was reportedly approached by two people who attempted to fine them £1,000 for a breach of a public space protection order. The fraudsters pressured them to hand over a smaller immediate payment to avoid a ticket, but the victim recognised something was not right and did not part with any money. Adur and Worthing councils said that incidents had been reported in Beach House Park, Homefield Park and Denton Gardens, in Worthing, and at Lancing Beach Green. The incidents have been reported to Sussex Police. The authority said that it was confident that the purported enforcement officers did not work for them or its contractor, National Enforcement Solutions. It advised dog walkers that legitimate officers would be in branded uniform and have body-worn cameras, and they should ask to see photo ID and receive a receipt. Do you have news for The Canine Times? Email thecaninetimes@hotmail.com Post navigation Soham set to welcome new doggy daycare Weeley garage to become grooming salon
