BE CAREFUL. THAT'S THE MESSAGE FROM RANDY MASCARELLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS-NEW MEXICO. SHE SAYS THERE ARE REPORTS OF PEOPLE GETTING CALLS FROM A NUMBER OUT OF TAOS, REQUESTING FINANCIAL SUPPORT. SHE SAYS WHEN YOU CALL THE NUMBER THAT COMES UP ON CALLER I-D, YOU GET A MESSAGE CLAIMING TO BE FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS WITH INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN HELP.
MASCARELLA SAYS THEY'VE DONE FUNDRAISING OVER THE PHONE IN THE PAST, BUT NOT AT THIS TIME, AND NOT FROM THE TAOS AREA.