WL fire chief warns of scam WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (wbaa) - West Lafayette's fire chief is warning the public of a scam involving his department.

Phil Drew says someone is making phone calls asking for a donation for the West Lafayette Fire Department or selling tickets to a performance.

But Drew says his department is not raising money or planning any events right now.

He says anyone receiving a phone call should contact police with as much information as possible.

Drew says a person familiar with the West Lafayette Fire Department received one of the solicitation calls, and knew it was a scam.

That person called the Fire Department to inform them of the incident. © Copyright 2009, wbaa