Residents Asked to Beware of Fire Department Fundraising Fraud

From Lacombe Fire Department - The City of Lacombe, the Lacombe Fire Department and the Lacombe Firefighter’s Association advise residents that in recent weeks several fire departments in the province, and their communities, have been the subject of fraudulent fundraising activities.

Individuals have been calling residents of the communities and identifying themselves as a member of the local fire department.

The caller would then advise the resident that they were conducting fundraising efforts for the fire department and seeking cash donations.

In all reported instances, the fire departments mentioned were not conducting any fundraising and they do not raise funds in this way.

The departments involved have notified the RCMP and/or local police. Investigations are ongoing. Please note that neither the Lacombe Fire Department nor the Lacombe Firefighter’s Association conduct fundraising activities in this manner.

If you receive a telephone call soliciting donations on behalf of the Lacombe Fire Department or the Lacombe Firefighter’s Association, please notify the Lacombe Police Service at (403)782- 3279 or police@lacombe.ca immediately.