Lansing (AP)  -- Michigan agencies are warning restaurant operators to watch out for fake food inspectors.Word of the scam comes from the Michigan Agriculture and Community Health departments and the Michigan Restaurant Association.

They say bogus food inspectors now are making the rounds in Michigan.

They say restaurants are getting calls from people claiming to be from a heath department and requesting to schedule an inspection.

The callers also ask for sensitive information and threaten enforcement action and fines if the restaurant fails to cooperate.

The agencies say people should demand identification and not give sensitive information on the phone.

People with questions about the legitimacy of someone claiming to be a food inspector may call the Michigan Department of Agriculture at 800-292-3939.

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