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Warning: Imposter Cal/OSHA Inspector Scamming Restaurants

California Restaurant Association

The California Restaurant Association (CRA) has learned from the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) that it is currently investigating several incidents involving a man impersonating a Cal/OSHA inspector and suspected of defrauding restaurant owners.

Several similar incidents have occurred across Southern California, in the coastal region and in Roseville. An investigation is ongoing and is being coordinated with local law enforcement where the incidents occurred.

Business owners should know that Cal/OSHA citations are payable only after issuance of a citation, and the preferred method is through the mail to the California Department of Industrial Relations accounting unit. All payment details are clearly spelled out on the citation itself when it is issued.

If an inspector ever requests payment on site for any reason, employers are urged to call Cal/OSHA headquarters immediately at 510-286-7000. Cal/OSHA will then contact local law enforcement officials.

For a copy of the Cal/OSHA press release

For a copy of the Roseville Police press release

If you would like to report this or another scam to the CRA, please contact the Member Services Helpline at 1-800-765-4842.