Potentially Fraudulent Fundraising Phone Calls

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association (CSFA) has reported that there have been an increasing number of calls made to homes and businesses across the state in which telephone solicitors have been telling people they are raising money for the “Volunteer Firefighters Association” or an organization name similar to that.

CSFA represents 21,000 volunteers and 4,500 career firefighters and would like to make it clear that the CSFA organization never solicits by telephone. We ask that anyone who receives such a call to please note exactly what the caller says, and, if possible, please write down the phone number of the incoming call and report it to your local police.

Anyone who would like to donate money to help firefighters in Connecticut should never donate money over the phone. The best way to help or donate to Connecticut firefighters is to contact your local fire department directly.

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