Beware of callers asking for money and private information

The Reno Police Department became aware of a possible phone scam that involves solicitation for donations for an unknown Nevada Police fund raiser.

The phone number that has shown up on complainant’s Caller Identifications is a Southern Nevada number of (702) 269-9600. That number also reads “POLICE P.F.” According to members of the Las Vegas Metro Sheriff’s Department, they know of no such legitimate police fund raising efforts.

With that in mind, the Reno Police Department suggests that you do not donate to such solicitation attempts. The Southern Nevada Attorney General’s Office has been made aware of this possible fraud attempt and they encourage phone calls from citizens who may have been contacted by these phone solicitors. Their number is (702) 486-3777.