TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police are warning residents about a scam involving scam artists posing as TECO workers and subcontractors. 

• Robbers posing as TECO employees
• Suspects primarily targeting elderly
• Call Tampa PD at 813-231-6130 with any concerns

The most recent incident occurred on October 7 near the 2900 block of E. Sligh Avenue. 

Here's how it works, according to the police department:

• The suspects usually work in pairs. 
• Their vehicles do not have anything to show they work with TECO.
• They tell the resident they need to inspect the backyard to survey the tree line.
• Once the resident takes one "TECO employee" to the backyard, the other enters through the front door and robs the home. 
• In most cases, the suspects appear to communicate via walkie talkies. 
• Elderly residents have been the primary targets. 

Authorities want to remind you that TECO workers always carry proper work IDs.  You can also contact TECO at 813-223-0800 to verify if the person at your residence is really an employee. 

Residents are urged to call the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 with any concerns of suspicious activity in their neighborhood.