Raleigh Police warn community about fake donation drive

The Raleigh Police Department warns there is no Shop with a Cop fundraiser event happening right now, and any calls you may receive about it is a scam.

The Raleigh Police Department issued a warning of an ongoing scam.

"Shop with a Cop" is an annual police fundraiser, that typically happens around the holidays. They are not currently doing the donation drive.

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"We have received reports of scams contacting individuals by phone, email, social media and mail. Scammers are falsely claiming to collect donations for this program while requesting personal or financial information," RPD posted on their Facebook.

The Raleigh Police Department will not call you to solicit money, ask for donations or make any threats.

Raleigh Police urge if you receive a call, do not provide any information. Try to record the call if possible and write down the number. Contact police immediately.