In particular, ClubsNSW has been alerted to a scam involving individuals entering venues — including clubs — purporting to be ‘kitchen rangehood cleaners’.
The modus operandi typically appears to be that the ‘cleaning company’ will call ahead to say that they are on their way to complete the ‘scheduled’ cleaning. After gaining access to — and spending time in — the venue’s kitchen, the individuals then produce a fake invoice and request a cash payment up front ‘as agreed to’ for the service.
The individuals involved are well prepared to ensure they appear legitimate and can potentially sway staff who are not equipped to handle such protocols to provide the requested funds.
Burwood Police have been notified of these recent instances. If your club is approached by suspected scammers, please contact your local police station immediately.
Remember, our ClubASSIST team is always available for additional support on 1300 730 001 or at [email protected].
