Litchfield County, CT – State Police have issued a public safety alert after Facebook accounts connected to Pam Lefferts and Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue were compromised by unknown threat actors, who allegedly used them to solicit fraudulent donations.
According to the Connecticut State Police, the accounts were taken over by scammers who locked out the rightful owner and began contacting supporters under false pretenses. Authorities say any posts, messages, or fundraising activity originating from these accounts should be considered fraudulent until further notice.
Investigators warn that these impersonators have been requesting money and sharing donation links that do not benefit the legitimate rescue or its founder. Supporters are urged not to send money, click links, or respond to any messages appearing to come from the affected pages.
Police advise anyone who may have entered payment information or noticed suspicious charges to contact their bank immediately and report the incident to their local police or State Police barracks.
The alert was issued with the consent of the victims, who are working with law enforcement to regain access and protect their organization’s supporter base.
Authorities are encouraging residents to share the alert to prevent further scams and help safeguard donors across the state.
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