Police warn: fake fundraisers for deaf people in circulation!

Police warn: fake fundraisers for deaf people in circulation!

The police authorities in the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district have urged a new fraud stitch that are currently rampant in the region. As Insuedthueringen.de Collect donations for deaf. These groups appear primarily in parking spaces and near shopping markets and request donations while show labeled.

The situation is considered particularly delicate, as the participants give the impression of being deaf -dumb, which may arouse pity for passers -by and a guilty conscience. However, the police consider the actions to be dubious and urgently advise caution. "Do not be put under pressure," said the recommendation of the authorities, which also calls on to report suspicious incidents immediately. Information can be submitted to the local police at any time, by phone at 03693-591-0 or by email to sf.pi.meiningen@polizei.thueringen.de.

How to recognize serious donation organizations

In such delicate situations, it is particularly important for citizens to find out well about the alleged benefactors. According to information from Consumerzentrale.de , you should pay particular attention to the transparency when calling for donations. A look at the annual report can help to identify serious facilities. Good organizations provide this on request.

Another important criterion is the seal of the German Central Institute for Social Questions (DZI), which draws serious donation organizations. The German billions of billions donate for charitable purposes every year, but these donations should also flow into the correct channels. Emotion -charged advertising and direct address on the street or on the front door require special care. Such inquiries are often not transparent and no clear intended use is communicated.

The warnings of the police underline the importance of being careful, especially in times of crisis or on public holidays when many call up. "Trust, but check", could be a helpful maxim not to fall on the mesh of dubious collectors. Careful checks can prevent annoying experiences and possible financial losses.

Last but not least, contact with the police is also important in such cases in order to act together against attempts at fraud and to protect your own neighborhood.