MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B13079
July 23, 2013

EMPHASIS: Patrol Warns The Public Of Scam


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to warn the public of a recent telephone scam which has been occurring in the Troop B area.
Recently, citizens in Ralls and Marion counties have been receiving telephone calls from individuals identifying themselves as Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers who are asking citizens to donate to officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. Although there are organizations such as the Missouri State Troopers Association, and "The MASTERS" that are bona fide organizations which may solicit donations, the public should understand Missouri State Highway Patrol employees never solicit funds from the public.
As with any telephone solicitation, the Patrol encourages citizens to make sure the caller is reputable and never provide credit card, personal, or security information over the telephone.

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