(Area) – Area residents have been receiving text messages regarding “Limited edition” t-shirts. On Tuesday, a text for the Anita Fire Department was circulated. On Wednesday, the Adair,  Audubon, Avoca, Bayard and Bagley Fire Departments were mentioned on the text messages. The sender asks you to click on a link or send a text to “Opt out.”

This is a SCAM. Do not click on any link. Anita Fire Chief Eric Steffensen said his department never sends texts messages to the public. Do not respond to the message. Simply delete it. (Sample text messages received 11/3/21 shown below)