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1. www.which.co.uk › news › articleCharity scams: are you donating to a scammer? - Which? News

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   Nov 28, 2023 · If you have been the victim of a charity scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland. Tagged as: Scams. Scam alert. £2.7m was lost to charity scams last year. Find out how you can verify a genuine cause.

2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleThe 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far - Which?

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   Jul 4, 2023 · 1. Fake appeals for help. The same fake appeal was spotted on UK and US pages. Silver alert!’ says a post on your local Facebook page. An elderly man with dementia has gone missing – you’re asked to keep an eye out for him and also share the post more widely.

3. www.charityconnect.co.uk › post › email-from-theEmail from the Charities Trust - is it legit? | CharityConnect

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   Hello folks, can I please ask if anyone has received emails from the Charities Trust asking for bank details confirmation, see below. This is unsolicited and...

4. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Did you get a letter from a “lawyer” about cashing in on ...

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   Aug 18, 2023 · The letter looks like it’s from a law firm and offers an “easy way” to get money using someone else’s life insurance policy. But it’s a scam. Here’s how to spot it. In the letter, the “lawyer” says they have a deceased client with an unclaimed life insurance policy worth millions.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-lancashire-68712898Charities urged to check fundraisers' credentials after £500k ...

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   Fraudsters in £500k charity scam jailed. The warning comes after a gang stole at least £500,000 from charities including BBC Children in Need.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-lancashire-67747385Lancashire-based gang in £500k charity fraud scam jailed - BBC

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   Dec 21, 2023 · A "despicable" gang who conned charities including Children in Need by "at least" £500,000 have been jailed. Ringleader David Levi, of Lytham, led a "pool of collectors" for charities at...

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   How do I report a charity scam?

   • If you have been the victim of a charity scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland. £2.7m was lost to charity scams last year.

   Charity scams: are you donating to a scammer? - Which? News

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   Which charities were targeted by a charity scam?

   • Other charities targeted in the scam included Great Ormond Street Hospital, Manchester cancer charity The Christie, The Children's Society and MIND. There is concern within the charity sector that fraud cases like this, although very rare, could undermine public trust.

   Charities urged to check fundraisers' credentials after £500k scam - BBC

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   How many charity scams have been reported in 2022?

   • The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have come together to warn the public about charity scams. There were 501 cases of charity fraud reported to Action Fraud between 1 November 2022 and 31 October 2023, totaling £2.7m.

   Charity scams: are you donating to a scammer? - Which? News

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   How can I avoid charity fraud?

   • According to the Charitable Aid Foundation, 71% of people in the UK regularly donate money to charitable causes. Some steps that you can take to verify a genuine cause and avoid charity fraud include: Checking the charity’s name and registration number on the Charity Register – charities with an annual income of £5,000 or more must be registered.

   Charity scams: are you donating to a scammer? - Which? News

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   What is charity fraud?

   • Charity fraud is when scammers impersonate well-known charities or pretend to be fundraising for a charitable cause. They do this by creating fake websites, sending phishing emails or making social media accounts which all ask for money. According to the Charitable Aid Foundation, 71% of people in the UK regularly donate money to charitable causes.

   Charity scams: are you donating to a scammer? - Which? News

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   Was the Fundraising Regulator scam a'shocking breach of trust'?

   • Listen now on BBC Sounds Gerald Oppenheim, chief executive of the Fundraising Regulator in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said the scam was a "shocking breach of trust".

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8. www.looktothestars.org › celebrity › bob-wilsonBob Wilson: Charity Work & Causes - Look to the Stars

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   Profile of Bob Wilson's support for charities including Willow Foundation. We have 6 articles about Bob Wilson's philanthropy.