11 () posted 2 years ago by DrLeaks 2 years ago by DrLeaks +11 / -0 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Unless things have changed a lot, that was a private company soliciting donations.
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2022/police-charity-scam.html
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0085-fundraisers-calling-behalf-police-firefighters
Beware. The callers like to imply they're with your local police, and your decision on the donation could affect their perception of you. No, they're just some phone operator trying to extract money from you.