In response to an increase in fraudulent calls using its name, La Maison de l’Habitant alerts the residents of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. The organization reminds that it does not engage in any telephone solicitation and invites users to exercise caution and report any suspicious behavior.
La Maison de l’Habitant, a structure dedicated to providing information and support to residents of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis regarding housing, is the target of identity theft. Users have recently reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals claiming to be employees of La Maison de l’Habitant. These scammers are offering fictitious aids, likely seeking to obtain personal or financial information.
La Maison de l’Habitant does not engage in solicitation
In response to this concerning situation, La Maison de l’Habitant wants to remind that it does not engage in any telephone solicitation. Requests for information or support regarding housing must always be initiated by the users themselves. Any contact from the organization is strictly related to the ongoing case management and is made exclusively through official communication channels.
How to recognize a fraudulent call?
To avoid falling victim to these scams, it is important to know the authentic contact modes of La Maison de l’Habitant. The organization can contact users by phone or email, but never from a number starting with 09. In case of doubt about the origin of a call, it is strongly recommended not to disclose any personal information and to directly contact the gendarmerie or national police.
What to do in case of suspicion?
If you receive a suspicious call, do not respond to requests and immediately report the incident to the competent authorities. Vigilance from everyone is essential to counter these fraud attempts and protect the community.
Stay vigilant
User safety is a priority for La Maison de l’Habitant, which urges everyone to remain vigilant in the face of these fraud attempts. In case of doubt, it is better to take the time to verify the identity of the caller rather than risk being trapped.
