Police in Somerset have issued a phone scam alert to residents.

Residents have reportedly been getting calls from an organization calling itself the American Police Academy.

According to NECN.com, the so-called organization then tries to solicit money for the families of fallen police officers.

Somerset Police say they are unaware that any such organization exists and recommend that resident who want to donate to the cause find a more reputable organization to give their money to.

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