New phone scam in Cobb asks for police department donations
Acworth police warn that there’s a new scam in town.
They said scammers are calling residents and asking for donations for the Acworth Police Department.
The agency, which according to its 2015 annual report had a total budget that year of $4,673,261, said it is not seeking donations over the phone.
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The department posted a cautionary note on its Facebook about the new scam Friday.
In it, the department said for anyone with questions to call Acworth police at 770-974-1232.
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