Watch For Scam Letters Targeting Lacey, Police Warn

LACEY, NJ — Scam letters are targeting Lacey residents in an attempt to solicit donations for an organization that promises to use funds to promote "quality of life policing" - but it actually has no impact on anything in Lacey, local police warn.

Letters from the "National Police Association" have been sent to residents, "requesting funds to increase safety in bad neighborhoods, protect against lawsuits, and to support the 'Forked River City Council' under the guise of a 'Quality of Life Petition,'" police said in a fraud alert posting.

"None of this is true," Lacey police said.

The letter, shared by Lacey police, reads "Forked River City Council Members need to hear from you!" However, there is no such thing as Forked River City Council.

"In no way, will a donation to a group that calls themselves the 'National Police Association' impact anything that goes on in Lacey Township related to public safety," police said.

You can see pictures of the letter below.

If you feel you may be the victim of a scam, police ask that you reach out to them and they will assist you.