Trash bin scam: fake agents target Sablons residents

The Community of Communes warns of individuals posing as officials to install false identification chips on garbage bins.

Generic image of a trash bin with a person applying a discreet sticker.
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Generic image of a trash bin with a person applying a discreet sticker.

The Community of Communes - Entre Bièvre et Rhône is alerting its residents in Sablons about a new scam attempt where individuals are going door-to-door to install fake chips on trash bins.

Malicious individuals are posing as agents of the Community of Communes and approaching residents' homes, particularly in the Sablons area. Their pretext is reportedly to install identification chips on the bins.
The Community of Communes emphasizes that it is not installing any chips or trackers on garbage bins for any reason. These individuals are not affiliated with official services.
If you have any doubts or if someone presents themselves at your home for this purpose, it is strongly advised to not proceed and to immediately contact the Community of Communes at 04 74 29 31 15.
Based on information from the official source: Communauté de communes - Entre Bièvre et Rhône (30/09/2026)