BARTONVILLE, Ill. – Bartonville Police believe a fundraising mailer that at least one resident claims they got is a scam.
Police say the resident approached them Friday after receiving mail identified as being from the Law Enforcement Officers Relief Fund. The mailing indicates a “Bartonville* Fund Drive for Law Enforcement,” and police say there was a dollar bill enclosed.
Police say they don’t support the fundraising effort, and haven’t authorized anyone to use their name.
“Another example of people trying to get money by tricking you into thinking your local police department is supporting a cause they are not,” said Bartonville Police on Facebook.
