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LCIF Programs Scam and Lions Clubs International

The Lions Clubs International (LCI) has reported an increasing number of phone, text, social media, and email scams. Be aware of scams that fraudulently use the Lions Clubs International (LCI) or Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) name or logo, or other trusted and well-known names. The goal of these types of scams is to trick people into revealing personal and financial information about themselves, which can then be used to commit identity theft.

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If you receive a suspicious email, text, check or social media message, please follow these guidelines:

Please delete the suspicious message and do not respond. If you wish, you may report this to local authorities in your jurisdiction for further investigation. Examples include:

Unfortunately, if you lose money in a scam, notify your bank immediately and see if they can help.

Protect yourself!

If you want to donate, do so through your local club or online at lcif.org/donate.

If you suspect a scam, or if you're unsure, please contact privacy@lionsclubs.org or call 630-203-3847.

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