Manlius police are warning residents to be cautious after reports of a phone scam in which callers ask for donations on behalf of law enforcement organizations. According to a recent alert from Manlius police, scammers have contacted individuals by phone, claiming to represent groups such as the “National Policing Institute” or the “National Police Fund,” and requesting charitable contributions.
The National Policing Institute clarified that it does not solicit donations via phone calls. In a statement, the organization said, “The National Policing Institute does NOT solicit donations from anyone via phone. If you have been contacted via telephone and asked to make donations to the National Policing Institute in Washington, D.C., this is a scam.” The organization also encouraged anyone who receives such calls to note the caller’s name and number, and to request donation information by mail before considering any contribution.
Manlius police emphasized that legitimate police or law enforcement agencies do not call residents to ask for money. According to CNY Central, these scams often use high-pressure tactics, demand immediate payment, or refuse to provide detailed information about how donations will be used…