Mississippi Forestry Commission warns about scam

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Posted: May 21, 2020 / 11:40 AM CDT / Updated: May 21, 2020 / 04:14 PM CDT

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission is warning landowners of a scam that is circulating online.

Officials said there is a fake website offering nationwide burn permits for $19.

The only way to secure a burn permit in Mississippi is through the Mississippi Forestry Commission.

MS landowners should be aware that there is a bogus website offering nationwide burn permits for a $19 fee. The only way to secure a burn permit in MS is through the #MSforestry Commission. If you are interested in obtaining a burn permit, please call: 1-833-MFC-FIRE. pic.twitter.com/3l3Af3QNMh
— MS Forestry Commission (@MSForestryComm) May 21, 2020