Porterville Fire warns residents of scammers trying to sell fake COVID-19 tests

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
Porterville Fire Department warning residents of fake COVID-19 tests
The Porterville Fire Department is warning residents of scammers roaming neighborhoods.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Porterville Fire Department is warning residents of scammers roaming neighborhoods.

Officials say the scammers are impersonating police officers and firefighters, claiming they have tests for the novel coronavirus.

Authorities say residents have reported seeing the impersonators go door-to-door, attempting to sell fake tests.

Firefighters say a test would never be issued at someone's door and if you see these scammers, to call 911.

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