Scammers Seeking 'Donations' For Fallen PA State Troopers: Reports

PHILADELPHIA — The Pennsylvania State Police trooper union has issued a warning about scammers looking to capitalize on the deaths of troopers Martin Mack III and Branden Sisca.

According to the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, scammers are making phone calls to union members and others claiming to represent groups raising money in the fallen troopers' names, Action News reports.

Mack and Sisca, as well as an unidentified pedestrian, were struck and killed by a woman who authorities believe was driving under the influence on Interstate 95 south in Philadelphia early Monday.

Association President David Kennedy called having to issue the warning disgusting.

"The public should not make donations or provide personal information to these callers," Kennedy said, according to Fox 29. "The PSTA is the only official organization that represents and serves Pennsylvania state troopers, and we do not use telephone solicitation for fundraising."

Kennedy urged people not to make donations or provide personal information to these callers.

Anyone who wishes to support Mack and Sisca's families can visit the Troopers Helping Troopers website here. Troopers Helping Troopers is a non-profit organization that uses all monies to benefit troopers and their families who may be facing extraordinary circumstances. Donations to it are tax-deductible.

Patch has reached out to the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association for more information on the scams and will update the story when additional details are made available.

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