Hollis police warn of fundraiser fraud
HOLLIS – Police are warning residents not to give money to anyone claiming to be fundraising for the Hollis Police Association. That’s because no such organization exists.
Police were notified Thursday that a person had called a resident trying to solicit money for the Hollis Police Association. When questioned further by the resident, the caller admitted he did not work for the Hollis Police Department but had been hired to raise money for the Hollis Police Association, police said.
Not only does that organization not exist, but no group associated with the department is currently asking for donations, police said.
If residents receive similar calls, they are asked to call police at 465-7637, police said.
– Telegraph staff
Hollis police warn of fundraiser fraud
PRESS RELEASE -- On November 5, 2009 the Hollis Police Department took a report from a Hollis resident concerning a phone call he received from a person claiming to be representing the “Hollis Police Association.” The caller was soliciting money for this alleged organization and when questioned further by the victim, he admitted that he wasn’t affiliated with the Hollis Police Department but was hired to solicit money on behalf of the “Hollis Police Association.”The Hollis Police Department would like the public to be aware that the “Hollis Police Association” does not exist and that no organization affiliated with the Hollis Police Department is currently engaged in soliciting donations. If residents do receive a phone call such as the call described above, please contact the Hollis Police Department at 603-465-7637 to report that activity.
Author: Sergeant Richard Mello
