Captain Kimberly A. Leemhuis, commanding officer of Troop C said there are many requests made by very convincing callers that may mislead the public. In a press release she said that the day-to-day operational costs and equipment used by the state police is funded through state revenue. If a caller attempts to solicit funds for equipment for state troopers, Leemhuis recommends that you deny the request and end the call.
She said that if a caller is attempting to scam you, the longer they talk to you, the better chance they have to convince you they are legitimate.