IMPOSTERS POSING AS STATE INSPECTORS ARE TARGETING SALONS IN NEW MEXICO. THE REGULATION AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT SAYS THE FAKE INSPECTORS ARE TELLING SALON OWNERS THEY NEED TO PAY A FEE IN ORDER TO REMAIN OPEN, A FEE THAT CAN HIT AS HIGH AS 12-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
MIKE UNTHANK IS THE DEPARTMENT’S SUPERINTENDENT SAYS A STATE INSPECTOR NEVER ASKS FOR A CASH PAYMENT, MONEY CARD OR A MONEY ORDER. THEY ALSO NEVER DEMAND IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.
UNTHANK SAYS THE IMPOSTERS ARE TARGETING SALONS OWNED OR MANAGED BY MEMBERS OF THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY. UNTHANK SAYS HE IS NOT AWARE OF ANYONE ACTUALLY FALLING FOR THE SCAM.
