The Singapore Red Cross Society, SRC, has issued a statement
warning the public of possible fundraising scams using its good
name.
It says it was alerted by members of the public yesterday
evening.
The individuals informed the organisation that they were misled
into purchasing counterfeit digital watches by sellers who used the
Singapore Red Cross emblem as a front for their activities.
The sellers had informed the individuals that the proceeds from
the sale will go to the SRC.
SRC says all its public street collection activities are
accompanied with legitimate documentation authorised by the
National Council of Social Services, NCSS.
All fundraisers who participate in any fundraising activities
must carry the license at all times for verification.
In addition, third-party entities collecting donations on behalf
of the Society would require authorisation from the Singapore
Police Force.
The SRC also says that it has not organised any street
collection and did not authorise anyone or any organisation to
solicit funds on its behalf.
If they're suspicious, those approached should request to see
the collector’s certificate of authority, which is issued by the
NCSS or the SPF
The public can also contact the fundraising division of the
Singapore Red Cross at 6336-0269.
--938Live