PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office has issued a scam alert about a website that falsely claims to issue concealed carry permits.
According to a news release, there have been multiple reports about www.concealcarryservices.com including Pennsylvania as a state in which it can help someone get a firearms license.
The online form asks for personal information that is very similar to a standard application for a legitimate Pennsylvania license.
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The site then asks for credit card information before the user can submit the application.
Victims have been charged various amounts, the highest of which was $37.
A license to carry cannot be applied for over the internet. A valid license can only be obtained by applying in person at the county building in the county where you live.
If you have any questions about the licensing process, call the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office at 412-350-4700.
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