ATHOL, MA — The Athol Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers are impersonating department officials.
Scammers are spoofing the department’s phone number to make calls appear legitimate, according to police.
The callers are requesting donations for the department’s K9 program.
Police say the solicitations are not legitimate and that the department does not solicit donations or call residents asking for money.
Authorities are advising residents who receive such calls to hang up immediately.
Police warn against providing any personal or financial information or sending money to the callers.
Anyone unsure whether a communication is legitimate should contact the Athol Police Department directly using a trusted phone number.
