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Lenox Police warn of Fire Dept. fundraising scam

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July 15th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Lenox are warning area residents about a fundraising scam. Authorities say they have been notified a local resident recently received a phone call from someone claiming to be raising funds for the Lenox Fire Department. Officials stress “The Lenox Fire Department IS NOT soliciting donations via the telephone.”Scam alert

The Police Department say if you receive or have received a call like that, you should  contact Lenox Police. If you have caller ID, and the number appears, write that information down so authorities can get to the bottom of this scam.

The Lenox P-D wants to make clear that the local Fire Department IS currently conducting a door to door fund raising campaign. It involves current members of the fire department ONLY. If you have any doubts as to the validity of someone claiming to be from the fire department, please ask for identification or contact the Lenox City Hall.

Above all, remember, NEVER give out credit card or bank account information over the phone to someone who has called you, claiming to need that information for any purpose.