Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to be vigilant against scammers soliciting donations for fake charitable causes. Following the legitimate fundraising efforts to support families affected by the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, scammers have initiated copycat campaigns to deceive donors.
“These fraudsters appeal to people’s natural sense of compassion and patriotism in order to steal their hard-earned money,” Attorney General Rokita stated. “Although most of us are appalled by such vile conduct, this is exactly the way scammers think and operate. They try to take advantage of difficult circumstances for their own personal gain. We want to help good-hearted Hoosiers avoid falling for these schemes.”
Attorney General Rokita advises Hoosiers to exercise caution not only with this specific scam but also with any solicitations related to high-profile news events that may be exploited by scammers.
Particular caution is advised regarding solicitations involving political figures and causes, especially during an election year when many Hoosiers will receive increased communications from political organizations.
Attorney General Rokita provides the following tips:
If you suspect a scam of any type, file a complaint at indianaconsumer.com or call Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office at 1-800-382-5516.
A headshot of Attorney General Rokita is available online.
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