Home scam: fake waste collectors reported in Auterive

The Communauté de Communes du Bassin Auterivain warns of scam attempts where individuals pose as agents.

Generic image of a person in uniform knocking on a residential door, seen from the inside of the house. The person's face is not visible. The scene suggests caution.
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Generic image of a person in uniform knocking on a residential door, seen from the inside of the house. The person's face is not visible. The scene suggests caution.

The Communauté de Communes du Bassin Auterivain is alerting its residents in Auterive about home scam attempts. Individuals are posing as waste service agents, claiming to replace defective chips on bins.

Malicious individuals are currently posing as agents of the Bassin Auterivain waste service. They claim to be replacing defective chips on bins to approach residents.
As a reminder, Community of Communes agents may only visit your home for door-to-door waste collection or to test defective chips on your bins. It is important to note that our agents will never ask for money during their visits.
If you have any doubts about the identity of someone presenting themselves at your home in the name of the community of communes, it is advisable to contact the relevant services directly to verify the legitimacy of the approach at 05 61 50 99 00.
The Community of Communes emphasizes that your safety is their priority and encourages residents to share this information, particularly thinking of the most vulnerable individuals in their circle.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Auterive (04/11/2026)