Sulphur, Louisiana - A recent report has been made to the Sulphur Fire Department of a scammer using their department's phone number to solicit donations from unsuspecting residents. According to the fire department, the calls are not legitimate, and they urge the public to be cautious and not provide any information to the scammers.

The Sulphur Fire Department emphasized that they do not make phone calls to request donations from the public. As a tax-funded organization, they rely solely on taxpayer dollars to operate and provide essential services to the community. Any claims of representing the Sulphur Fire Department for fundraising purposes are false, and residents are advised to hang up immediately.

The scam is likely an attempt to exploit the trust and goodwill that the Sulphur Fire Department has built within the community. By using the fire department's phone number, the scammer aims to create a false sense of legitimacy and convince residents to part with their hard-earned money.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Sulphur Fire Department and asking for a donation, do not provide any personal or financial information. Instead, hang up and report the incident to the authorities.