State police are reminding resident to use caution when telemarketing callers ask for money, especially if you are asked to donate money to the state police.

Captain Kimberly Leemhuis, the Commanding Officer of the Punxsutawney barracks says residents are reminded to use caution when giving contributions to telemarketers that link themselves to various law enforcement organizations.

Leemhuis says that despite what some telemarketers may tell you, the day to day operational costs and equipment used by the state police is funded through the state. She says that if a caller attempts to solicit funds for equipment for state troopers, it is a scam, and that you should hang up the phone right away.

Leemhuis says these telemarketers may be very convincing and may mislead you. The sooner you hang up the phone, the less chance the less like the scammers are to convince you their call is legitimate.