Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) is reminding residents not to get “spooked” by scams this Halloween season. The organization issued a warning Tuesday advising supporters to stay alert for fraudulent donation calls that falsely claim to represent the FSA.
According to the Florida Sheriffs Association, while it occasionally makes “thank you” calls to donors, it never uses telemarketing to request donations. Officials encouraged residents to contribute only through secure and verified channels, including the official website flsheriffs.org/donate, by phone at (850) 877-2165, or by mail at 2617 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
The alert comes as scam activity often increases during holiday seasons, when criminals target charitable givers. The FSA emphasized that legitimate donation requests will always include official contact information and will never pressure callers for payment over the phone.
Residents can learn more about common scams and ways to protect themselves through resources available at flsheriffs.org. The agency continues to encourage Floridians to report suspicious activity and verify all donation requests before providing any financial information.
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