Kingsport Fire Department warns public of text message scam

The Kingsport Fire Department is warning the public of a surfacing text message scam. According to a social media post by the department, area residents have reported receiving a text that reads “Kingsport Fire Department shirt $10 off”, followed by a link to a website.

The department says they are currently not selling t-shirts or holding a fundraiser, and anyone who receives a text matching this description should not click the link, and block and report the phone number.

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