Teignbridge Council says dog walkers have reported a person "pretending" to be a dog warden in the Dawlish Warren and Kingkerswell areas.
They say the person has been threatening people with fines.
"We can assure you our wardens will never ask for cash payment of fixed penalty notices & all our staff will always show council ID."
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