Grant County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is warning of a phone scam targeting unsuspecting people.  They are NOT soliciting for donations.

With 90 fires actively burning of the west coast, it wouldn't seem impractical that inquiries for donations would be happening.  The Grant County Sheriff's Office is NOT asking for donations for victims of wildfires in the Evergreen state.

The department warns that if you recive a phone call soliciting for funds, to hang up.  If you receive an email solicitation, DELETE it.

Be aware of your communications.

If you would like to help victims of wildfires, you can donate to the American Red Cross.

YOU CAN HELP people affected by disasters like wildfires by making a gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.