FAQ - Police Officer Solicitations
Question: I received a phone call tonight from someone representing themselves as a Police Officer. They were asking for donations for this and that! Is this legit? Are these callers really Police Officers? I would like to help, but it sounds "fishy" to me.
Answer: Foster City Police Officers do not solicit for any kind of charity over the telephone.
If you are contacted by someone representing themselves as a Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy, be careful. Such callers are usually employed by a company to make solicitation calls, and are paid by the number of commitments they make. The callers will say or do just about anything to get someone to commit to a donation.
You should be particularly suspicious of fund raisers who wish to send a courier to your home to pick up funds. If this happens, try to get a number to call the solicitor back at, and give us a call! Most legitimate charitable groups have permanent mailing addresses to receive your donations. If you are in doubt, call the Foster City Police Department at 650-286-3300.
If you really wish to help, you may donate to the charity of your choice, and earmark the donation for just about any particular task you wish.
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Services/Public Safety/Police
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