Wampsville, NY – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a fraudulent solicitation letter circulating in the Wampsville area that falsely claims to represent law enforcement.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the letters appear to come from the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association and request monetary donations to purchase “bulletproof vests for an underfunded U.S. police agency.” Officials say the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has no connection with the organization and did not authorize or send the letters.
The department emphasized that the correspondence is misleading and that no funds collected through these mailings will go toward supporting Madison County law enforcement or any local police agencies.
“Residents should be aware this letter is not from us,” the Sheriff’s Office stated in its official release. “We are not affiliated with the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association, and we are not seeking donations.”
The notice included images of the solicitation letter, which bears a law enforcement-style letterhead and emotional appeals for funding safety equipment. Authorities advise residents to disregard the letters and avoid sending any money or personal information to the listed address.
Anyone who has received the mailing or provided funds is encouraged to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office directly or report the correspondence to local law enforcement.
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