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BFP warns against scammers checking LPG tanks

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<p>The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bohol has warned the public to be wary of scammers posing as its personnel.</p><p>In a social media post, the BFP cited reports of individuals dressed up as inspectors who go into residences in Antequera town.</p><p>&quot;Their modus operandi is to knock in the houses and identify themselves as members of the BFP who will inspect your LPG tanks,&quot; its statement read in Cebuano.</p><p>The alleged conmen even have ID cards from the bureau.</p><p>Upon inspection, they will puncture the LPG hose, claim there is a defect with it, and sell safety devices to address the issue.</p><p>&quot;For everyone’s information, this is a scam,&quot; the BFP-Bohol said. </p><p>It also denied selling devices during inspections.</p><p>The BFP-Bohol said it was investigating the scheme and would file charges against the scammers.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/08/27/22/2-women-in-hk-injured-after-tabletop-gas-stove-explodes">2 women in HK suffer facial injuries after tabletop gas stove explodes in restaurant</a></li></ul><div><strong>—Report from Annie Perez</strong></div><div><strong> RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=2201329" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The Bureau of Fire Protection in Bohol has warned the public to be wary of scammers posing as its personnel.