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Released: January 14, 2011 - Friday, 04:25 PM
Persons wanting to facilitate the goals and objectives of the Amber Alert program should seek guidance from NCMEC.org.
Caution - Phone Solicitation Scam - Amber Alert
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 1-14-11Place of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo CountyVictim Information: n/aSuspect Information: NoneSan Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is warning people of a phone scam that started last evening in the Country Club area of rural San Luis Obispo. A person called the California Highway Patrol dispatch center to report an aggressive phone solicitation for donations for "Amber Alert". The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) does not do phone solicitation for their Amber Alert program. Persons should not donate to any person calling on behalf of the Amber Alert program soliciting funds or donations. This has been validated by both the NCMEC Regional So. Cal office and headquarters Washington, DC.Persons wanting to facilitate the goals and objectives of the Amber Alert program should seek guidance from NCMEC.org.
