WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — The Washington Township Fire Department is warning people about a recent texting scam that has been targeting local fire departments.
>> Work underway to set up Woodland Lights for holiday season in Washington Twp.
According to the fire department, the scammer is posing as a representative of the department and texting a link to purchase apparel and gear.
“To our knowledge, Washington Township Fire Department has yet to be targeted however, if you do receive a text resembling those in the below photos, asking to purchase apparel, it is a scam,” the fire department said.
>> Daylight saving time 2021: When do we set our clocks back?
The fire department wants to remind the community that it is not affiliated with the organization behind the texts and neither are other local departments.
SCAM ALERT: Local fire departments in the area have been the target of a recent texting scam. Someone is posing as a...
Posted by Washington Township Fire Department on Friday, November 5, 2021
©2021 Cox Media Group
