Idaho Falls Fire Department warns people of “burnout” scam
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is warning people about a telephone scam that has contacted several people, including firefighters, since Sunday.
According to city spokesperson Kerry Hammon, people are being contacted by a phone caller who claims to be a member of the fire department. The caller claims to be collecting money for a “burnout” program.
Hammon says the fire department does not have a “burnout” program and never solicits money from people over the phone.
Anyone who is contacted should simply hang up.
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