Police Fundraising Scam Reported in Chino Valley

2/9/23

Concerned citizens have been calling the Chino Valley Police Department to report receiving phone solicitations from a company claiming to be associated with a police fundraising organization. The most recent calls have come from a local number that, when researched, returns as a known scam number for a fraudulent fundraising organization.

Chino Valley police urge citizens to be cautious when dealing with any unsolicited fundraising attempts. Citizens should never give out personal and/or financial information to unsolicited callers. If you receive such a call, hang up and report it to your local law enforcement agency.