The Albany Police Department: Do not open your home door for strangers asking for gas money. 
The Support Services Bureau has received several calls this morning from citizens in the Northwest Albany area stating that individuals are knocking on their doors asking for gas money or some sort of assistance for a family member. This is a scam so do not open your door or your wallets to strangers. Citizens should be alert when being approached in parking lots by individuals asking for money also. Please report any and all suspicious people to the Albany Police Department immediately by calling (229) 431-2132..
Address/Location
Albany GA Police Department
201 W Oglethorpe Blvd
Albany, GA 31701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 229-431-2100