Perth Notebook: Beware of Water Filter Scam

Households advised to run taps for 30 seconds amid lead poisoning fears

Households advised to run taps for 30 seconds amid lead poisoning fears Source: EMPICS Entertainment

Correspondent Leung Tsang Wing urges Perth residents to be aware of a water filters scam. Imposters pose as Water Corporation staff members who claim water quality is poor and lure residents to buy a $2000 filters.



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