Strange caller asks for donations

Strange caller asks for donations

The other day I received a telephone call from a person who
claimed to be a senior police officer. He told me that they were
seeking ways to help needy Indonesian children. It was suggested
that I might like to assist by making a contribution, for which I
would receive a souvenir and I would also always be sure of
receiving help from the police if needed. I explained that I was
already assisting three Indonesian orphanages and that I really
was not able to make a contribution.

The caller became very irate and asked for details of the
orphanages being supported by me, which I said was a personal
matter. He then demanded to know why I did not feel I might need
to call upon the police for help in the future. When I said that
I did not know how much longer I would stay in Indonesia, he
completely lost his temper. I was told that people like me were
not wanted in this country and that if I were to stay here he
would like to come to my house and kill me. Hearing this, I hung
up. Unfortunately, I did not remember the alleged name and rank
of the caller.

This is not the first time I have received such a call
requesting donations, but it is the first time I have received
such abuse and threats. I wonder if any other readers have had
similar experiences.

While I have considered reporting this matter to the
authorities, I realize they now have many other matters which
require their attention. Therefore I have not yet taken any
action.

Name and address

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