MEDIA CONTACT: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
mebrady@co.pg.md.us @PGFDPIO
The Prince
George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has been made
aware of a possible hoax to defraud residents of money. The Office of the Fire Marshal has received several inquiries
and a copy of a flyer that is being distributed seeking a $25 payment for a
"fire inspection." The flyer carries a title of FIRE
PREVENTION OFFICE and their address. A copy of the hoax flyer being distributed is displayed below.
If
you have received one of these flyers, do not pay any money and contact the
Fire/EMS Department Office of the Fire Marshal at 301-583-1830. If someone
passing out these flyers confronts you, call 911 immediately and
report the incident. The Fire/EMS Department does charge fire inspection fees in certain circumstances, however, we would never solicit inspections or fees in this method.
All
of our Fire Inspectors will display a badge and credentials identifying themselves
as a member of the Fire/EMS Department. If you have a question or
concern about the ID of a Fire/EMS Department employee call 301-583-2200.
The Fire/EMS Department 24-hour Watch
Office maintains an updated roster with all employees
names and will be able to verify identify of anyone in question. If you
feel threatened at any time, call 911.
The Office of the Fire Marshal will be working with the County Police to identify the person(s) responsible for this hoax and attempts to defraud residents of Prince George's County.
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