The Colorado Springs Police Protective Association (CSPPA) has informed the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado of a serious telephone scam occurring in Colorado Springs.

Robin Rogers, the executive director of the CSPPA, has received numerous calls from citizens saying they are receiving rude, harassing and threatening telemarketing solicitations.

The scam artists are spoofing the name of the CSPPA to make it appear as if these were legitimate calls for donations.

Some citizens have even been told by the con artists that if they do not contribute to the fund, they will not receive police protection.

And while the Colorado Police Protective Association (CPPA) – a completely separate organization - is running a donation campaign, they do not use these aggressive tactics.

A representative from the CSPPA is available for interviews. Call Katie Carrol at 719-636-5076 ext. 118 for details.