Cons, Frauds and Scams
Charitable Donations
The fire department is warning residents about con artists
calling residents pretending to be collecting on behalf of the
fire department. As with any other call that you receive asking
for money or personal information, please be careful and make
sure the caller is legitimate.
We have received concerns from residents about calls they
have received about agencies collecting donations for the police
department. The Mesa Police Department does not solicit for
donations, however the various police lodges across Arizona do
have charity drives. They may call you and ask for a pledge. To
protect yourself from fraud, never give your credit card number
over the telephone. Ask the caller to send you something in the
mail and then you will consider a donation. If you have any
questions about a charity in Arizona, call the Secretary of
State's office to see if the charity is registered.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211
480-644-2030