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10/1/2015 - Scam Alert: homeowners being approached for fire inspections

Scam Alert: homeowners being approached for fire inspections

The Naugatuck PD and Naugatuck FD want to make residents aware of a scam in which persons are calling residents claiming to represent the Fire Department and trying to set up appointments to inspect the homeowners smoke detectors. It is believed the persons are doing so to gain entry into the homes to then steal items from within the residences.

The scam has been directed at a large number of single family and elderly residences and the NFD would like to make residents aware that the Naugatuck FD does not ever request to inspect single family home smoke detectors.  FD smoke detector inspections focus primarily on multi family homes. If residents receive calls regarding smoke detector inspections they can check whether the call is legitimate by calling the fire department at 203-720-7082.

The Naugatuck FD and PD want to know about any calls received regarding these scams and calls should be reported to the Naugatuck PD at 203-729-5222 or the Fire Department st 203-720-7082.

 

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