A recent report discusses the appearance of fraudulent violation notices in Rochester NY (14602-27, 38-39, 42-47, 49-53, 64, 73, 83, 92, 94). Included below is a link to a follow-up report.

Bogus Code Violation Flyer Circulating in City

Some Rochester residents have received flyers that look like property code violation notices, but are bogus.

The flyer appears to be a marketing tool designed to notify homeowners that a violation or hazard is on their property, and urges them to call a number belonging to “Rochester Code Enforcement Agency.”

That agency is not an official city agency, and the flyers are not legitimate city notices.

The documents sport the city of Rochester logo and at first glance, can look official.

They start out…”NOTICE AND ORDER – PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an inspection of the above property which is owned, operated or occupied by you has revealed that the property is in violation of the codes, laws…”

To view the online article, please click here.

To view the Follow Up Report, please click here.