SCAM ALERT: The City of Opelika has been made aware of out-of-state pine straw installers taking advantage of our local residents. These companies do not have business licenses to conduct business within the city limits. They are offering to install pine straw for $4 a bail, but ultimately charge upwards of four times the amount of pine straw actually spread. If you are approached by a pine straw installer, ask to see their business license, and report them to the city’s Revenue office at 334-705-5160 and the Opelika Police Department at 334-705-5200 if anything seems suspicious.