Newport Police Warn Of A Scam

The Newport Police department is warning the public about a scam that involves a flier for a crafts show. The police department states that a flier was sent out promoting a Craft and Vendor Show…but no organization putting on the event is listed. The flier says the show is being held at the Newport City Park October 15, 16, & 17. A $40 a day charge is listed to set up at the show. The police say they are unaware of any craft show that is scheduled for those days at the city park. The advise citizens to not send any paymentts of any information to anyone concerning that supposed event.

A photo of the flier can be seen on the Newport Police Department Facebook page.