Niceville police warn residents of alleged hoodie scam

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Niceville Police Department is warning residents about an alleged scam using the department’s name.

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This morning, the Niceville Police Department (NPD) said it is receiving calls from residents about a text message they have received offering a $10 discount off the price of a Niceville Police Department hoodie. The text message reportedly includes a link to order an NPD hoodie.

hoodie scam text message — The Niceville Police Department is warning residents about an alleged scam using the department’s name. (Niceville Police Department)

According to the NPD, the message is a scam, and it warns against clicking on the link.

“This is a SCAM, do NOT click the link and if you are concerned, always call and ask before clicking any unknown links,” the NPD said on its Facebook page.

“If we do ever sell anything, we will post on our Facebook page and not send mass texts out.”