Auterive: Warning against fraudulent advertising space solicitations

The Municipality of Auterive warns of a potential scam offering advertising space not authorized by the town hall and urges extreme caution.

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The Municipality of Auterive is alerting the public to a potential scam targeting local professionals, offering advertising space in a "town directory" for €400 without the town hall's authorization.

A local artisan was contacted by phone by an individual offering, for a sum of €400, the purchase of an advertising space in the "town directory," claiming to be mandated by the Town Hall.
The Municipality of Auterive specifies that it has not contracted with any advertising agency this year and that no such solicitation campaign is currently being conducted or mandated by the Town Hall.
The municipality therefore urges residents, shopkeepers, artisans, and businesses to exercise the utmost vigilance. Sales representatives officially accredited by the Town Hall carry a document confirming their authorization.
Before signing anything or if in doubt, do not commit and contact the Town Hall at +33 5 61 50 96 70 to verify the legitimacy of the approach.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Auterive (12/11/2026)