Last night, a call came from +12172039726 claiming to represent a police‑related charity and asking for a donation. The caller never gave a clear identification, used vague organization names and seemed to have sourced your personal details, which is a classic hallmark of a phishing scam. If you receive a similar outreach, politely request official contact information, verify the charity through its website or a known phone line, and never share personal or financial data over the phone. Hang up if the caller becomes pushy, and consider reporting the number to your phone carrier or a consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and double‑checking can keep you safe.
No message was left by the caller, which is unusual and may indicate a potential scam or wrong number.
Although the idea is intriguing, a more plausible explanation exists
The caller nearly convinced me to answer, but I recognized the scam
A mysterious caller reached out, addressing me by name but failing to identify themselves, and inquired about supporting their local police department, despite my assertions of supporting our own local law enforcement and benevolent association, they claimed to be calling from a corporate office in Nebraska, which contradicted the information displayed on my phone.
On December 4, 2019, I received a call from this number; the individual asked for Christina, and upon being informed she wasn't available, solicited support for the FOP police fund, which appeared to be a potential scam due to the lack of identification as a paid solicitor and unfamiliarity with the organization.