Crime & Safety
Delco Police Warn Of Possible Storm Assessment Scammers
Springfield Police said a resident was approached by someone claiming to be from the township or county about assessing storm damage.
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Authorities in Delaware County are issuing a warning to resident about potential scammers regarding storm damage assessments.
Springfield Township police said a resident was approached by a person claiming to be a representative for the township or Delaware County.
The person asked the resident if they could assess the resident's storm-related damage.
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Police said no one from Springfield Township is doing door-to-door storm damage assessments.
Police also said township representatives wear identification badges and drive clearly marked vehicles.
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Anyone who encounters suspicious activity such as this should call 911.
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