WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — The Washington Township Fire Department is warning people about a recent texting scam that has been targeting local fire departments.
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According to the fire department, the scammer is posing as a representative of the department and texting a link to purchase apparel and gear.
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“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.
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.