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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Findlay Township, PA) Police are asking residents of Findlay Township to stay alert as a “food truck scam” spreads throughout the area.

On Thursday, the Findlay Township Police Department posted a warning on social media about the ongoing scheme.

According to police, scammers are targeting local food truck vendors by asking them to sign up for community events and requesting payment upfront.

Police said Findlay Township does not require pre-payment from food vendors for events.

Anyone who receives a suspicious email matching this description is asked to contact the department at 724-695-7777.