FAIRBORN — A local police department has warned its community of a new scam.
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The Fairborn Police Department informed residents that a scammer is posing as Sergeant Nathan Penrod, according to a social media post.
The scammer will claim to have important legal matters to discuss with you.
They are using the phone number (937) 735-0010 to contact residents.
“If you receive a call from this number, do not provide any personal information or engage in the conversation,” the post said.
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The department wants community members to remember that Fairborn police will never contact you in this manner for legal matters.
If you ever have any doubts about the legitimacy of a call, hang up and contact the department directly using their official phone number: (937) 754-3000.
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