Vandalia warning residents about a fake mailer asking for donations

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

Vandalia is warning residents about an apparent scam that involves a mailer about a “Vandalia Area Volunteer Firefighter Drive.”

The fire department was sent a copy of a direct mailer that a resident received over the weekend. The letter states it is for a “Vandalia Area Volunteer Firefighter Drive.”

The city said that the fire department is not engaged in any fundraisers at the moment.

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Citizens should take precaution and not provide any money for this cause, the city said. The police department has been notified and is investigating.

If you receive a letter that asks for money for the fire department, contact the city at 937-898-5891.

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