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Scam Alert: "Amber Alert Kits" being offered in Sissonville

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SISSONVILLE, West Virginia -

Members of the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department are warning residents that there are residents being contacted by a potential scam artist. 

The fire department has received "multiple reports" that the persons are claiming to be with American Income Life.  According to a posting on the Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, the callers are "alluding that they are doing this on behalf of the Fire Department."

The posting says the person is asking for person information, such as social security numbers and credit card information. 

Anyone who is contacted with such a claim is asked to contact the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department or the West Virginia State Police.