Beware of callers posing as fundraisers for the Issaquah Police Department.
Recently, a resident in our community was contacted by a solicitor from a national organization who gave the impression that the Issaquah Police Department was associated with the call and would benefit from the donations. Fortunately, the resident did not donate.
As a reminder, the Issaquah Police Department never fundraises, or solicits monetary donations by phone or in person.
With the holiday season on the horizon, this is a popular time for fundraisers and charities to call and solicit donations.
As a general rule, check the Washington Secretary of State’s online database to make sure an organization is registered to solicit in our state.
If you’re contacted by a solicitor, ask questions about how the money will be used, and don’t be fooled by names that sound official.
Just because an organization claims to be raising money for a police agency does not mean that money will go to a law enforcement agency.