Fraudulent firefighter support fund soliciting donations

CLEVELAND, Ga. — White County Public Safety Director David Murphy forwarded an alert from the Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) and the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs that states they have become aware of individuals who are contacting departments claiming they are raising funds for Firefighter Support Funds.

The individuals have been unwilling to provide details about the organization and the purpose of the donations, when asked. The group is not affiliated with any department in Georgia. This fraudulent activity has been reported to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office.

If you receive calls from this organization, please do not give them any information and notify either the GSFA or GAFC.

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