The Abington Township Fire Marshal’s Office has become aware of individuals potentially attempting to scam the community surrounding the SPS Technologies fire in mid-February. Township officials said the scam is targeting those who may be vulnerable, distressed, or concerned after the recent fire, which heavily damaged the 600,000-square-foot building on Highland Avenue. Nearly 70 fire companies from the Philadelphia region battled the blaze for several days. Abington Fire Marshal Chris Platz has offered residents tips on how to best protect themselves from getting scammed about the SPS Technologies fire and all emergencies.
Here are some of the suggestions: After an incident, you may receive phone calls and text messages from unknown numbers offering you assistance. Many of our personal phone numbers are online, so a simple search can provide them with all the information they need. Be cautious providing any information to them and certainly do not provide any sort of financial information. Scammers may try to impersonate FEMA or insurance agents to steal personal information or may try to get you to quickly sign a document before fully understanding your rights and what they are planning.
