DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Davenport Police Department warned the public of a scam text that claims to sell department t-shirts through a suspicious link.
In a news release issued on Sunday, February 20, police raised awareness about the new scam using the Davenport department's image.
The scam came in the form of a text message, with the sender claiming to sell Davenport Police Department t-shirts for $10 off and inviting you to click on a link.
The department said it is not selling shirts or other merchandise to the public via text message, and neither the text nor the link are associated with the agency.
“If you receive this text message, delete it. Do not click the link, and do not provide any personal information on any associated website,” Davenport Police Major Jeff Bladel said.
Police reminded the public to remain vigilant in the face of messages from unknown senders that could be scammers trying to steal personal information and referenced the FTC government website's tips on how to recognize and report scam text messages.