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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2025
VICTORVILLE, Calif. — The City of Victorville is warning the public about a potential scam that is being perpetrated on residents of Victorville and the broader community. The City has learned that individuals falsely claiming to be with the “City of Victorville” are painting house numbers on curbs in neighborhood streets then requesting payment from homeowners.
According to City officials, the City of Victorville does not paint house numbers on neighborhood curbs. The City of Victorville does not have a contract with any outside agency to paint house numbers, and no outside agency has been authorized by the City to perform work at customer homes on the City’s behalf. Additionally, Victorville employees will never collect payment for legitimate City services at resident homes. Instead, bills for City services are mailed.
City officials have received reports that the individuals purportedly carrying out this scam have been seen in local neighborhoods near Luna and Amethyst Roads going door-to-door to request payments of $20 by check made out to “cash”. If the homeowner refuses to pay, the scammers then blackout the home numbers or mark over them.
In response, Victorville Public Works crews will proactively canvas the affected neighborhood to remove black paint and markings that are covering home numbers on curbs. Additionally, residents who have had their house numbers blacked out or marked over can make a report to the City of Victorville’s Graffiti Hotline by sending an email to graffiti@victorvilleca.gov or by calling (760) 261-2222 to request removal.
Community members are reminded to be diligent and to safeguard their homes and their personal information. In rare circumstances when City of Victorville employees must visit resident homes for safety checks, water audits, and other official business, they will wear official City of Victorville uniforms with proper identification.
Located in Southern California at the high-point between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Victorville is the leading city for both industry and retail in the High Desert region. Victorville is a growing, vibrant community that is home to approximately 135,000 residents and some of the area’s largest employers. Clean air, abundant mountain vistas, family-friendly recreational activities, spectacular sunsets and breathtaking night skies entice locals and visitors alike to fall in love with this city that is within a few hours of SoCal beaches, National Parks, mountain retreats, and other major attractions. Ontario International Airport is less than an hour away. Learn more about the City of Victorville at VictorvilleCA.gov.
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