Authorities in Dalton, Georgia, are warning against phone scammers posing as members of the Dalton Fire Department after a suspicious call was made to an area resident.
The scammer requested a monetary donation to benefit the Fire Department, according to a news release. The resident who reported the phone call told Dalton police the scammer also asked for credit card and debit card information. The number on caller ID began with 888.
The Dalton Fire Department and Dalton Police Department would not call residents to solicit money, police said.
If you receive a similar call, request the name of the person calling, hang up and call Dalton police at 706-278-9085 to make a report.
– Compiled by Kiara Green