While the SES are inundated with calls for emergency services, scammers are taking advantage of the stormy weather.
Individuals have identified themselves as NSW SES members who are running a raffle to support volunteers and those affected by the NSW storms.
The caller will then request credit card details and an address.
In two Facebook posts, NSW SES have stated they are not calling residents for donations.
"Please be aware we have had more reports of people receiving phone calls from individuals identifying themselves as #NSWSES members running a raffle to support volunteers and aid logistical needs of the floods." the Facebook post reads. "The NSW SES is NOT operating any raffles and would never do so for these reasons."
While they do conduct raffles on occasion to raise funds, a SES spokeswoman confirmed the organisation is not currently running raffles or requesting donations specifically for the NSW floods.
However, according to residents, the calls appear legitimate and professional, making it easier for people to trust the callers on the other line.
Mandy Brincat, who received a callyesterday, commented on Facebook: "I had a phone call yesterday about the SES sending out raffle tickets also. They are pretty good if it is a scam they told me to too look at the privacy policy on line via the website if i had any doubts. I did give them my address. Now I feel sick.."
Another person Bea Zieba wrote on Facebook: "I got a call this morning - I didn't realise it was a con until I switched on the TV, they made it sound so convincing! Luckily I didn't give any card details over the phone."
Others were shocked that scammers were preying on people's goodwill.
Since Monday, the SES have received 8,000 requests for help, with 200,000 homes and businesses without electricity.
Three people died in flood waters on Tuesday in the NSW Hunter region with another two people reportedly missing after a car washed away in a creek on Wednesday.
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