Most charities allow their names to be used by phone and mail solicitors in order to receive a small percentage of the take. Usually 10% goes to the charity and 90% to the solicitor’s company. It’s big business, the mail solicitors include Easter and Christmas cards, or “Dream Catchers” supposedly made by the orphans of native indian tribes, but include a mark of “Made in China” stuck on the woodwork. …….CNN did a report on Charities giving to Guatemala, seams there is always a scam when money is available and little regulation.
SKJAM! Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Leeches are actually more effective medical treatment than charity scams.
Dtroutma almost 9 years ago
501 rules might need to be stricter? Fundraisers do find the same escape routes as corporations.
Jim Kerner almost 9 years ago
With a dash of SLIME
feverjr Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Most charities allow their names to be used by phone and mail solicitors in order to receive a small percentage of the take. Usually 10% goes to the charity and 90% to the solicitor’s company. It’s big business, the mail solicitors include Easter and Christmas cards, or “Dream Catchers” supposedly made by the orphans of native indian tribes, but include a mark of “Made in China” stuck on the woodwork. …….CNN did a report on Charities giving to Guatemala, seams there is always a scam when money is available and little regulation.
…….http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/10/world/americas/guatemala-charities-missing-donations/