Ridgefield Police Warn Residents of Recent Phone Scam, Caller Seeks Donations

***Scam Alert***

It has come to our attention that Ridgefield residents are receiving calls requesting donations on behalf of the police department. The Ridgefield Police Department does not solicit donations by phone.

The Ridgefield Police Union and The Ridgefield P.B.A only do fundraising through the mail and never by phone.

Be wary of phone requests to support the Ridgefield Police Department. Some fraudulent fundraisers claim that donations will benefit police, when in fact no money goes to the department at all.

Some tips to follow:

If you’re contacted by an unfamiliar charity, check it out. Ask for written information. Legitimate charities will be happy to provide details about what they do and will never insist that you act immediately.

Ask about the caller’s relation to the charity. The caller may be a professional fundraiser, not an employee or a volunteer. Ask what percentage of donations goes to the charity and how much the fundraiser gets.

Beware of sound-alikes. Some try to fool people by using names that are very similar to those of legitimate, well-known charities.

Be especially cautious after natural or other disasters. Fraudulent charities take advantage of those situations to trick people who want to aid the victims. If you’re not sure whether a charity is legitimate, check it out with the BBB before you donate.
Stay safe. Be Informed.

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Submitted by Ridgefield, CT

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