Man to Be Identified in an ongoing Fraud Investigation, SickKids Foundation Fraud

Man to Be Identified in an ongoing Fraud Investigation,
SickKids Foundation Fraud

Broadcast time: 12:04 PM
Date: Saturday, Feb 03, 2024
Unit: Financial Crimes
Case #: 2024-227782

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected in an ongoing Fraud investigation.

It is reported that:

• since November of 2023 there has been multiple reports of a man attending apartment buildings in the downtown core falsely portraying himself to be a canvasser for SickKids Foundation charity and soliciting cash donations on their behalf
• the man wears clothing and a false identity badge identifying himself as a canvasser for SickKids Foundation
• the man is not a legitimate canvasser for SickKids Foundation
• it has been reported he becomes aggressive and physically intimidating when challenged by complainants 

Images have been released                                                                      

The Toronto Police Service is urging the public not to confront the suspect but to call police with any information.

Toronto Police Service – Financial Crimes Unit advises the following:

• legitimate canvassers for SickKids Foundation wear an Identity card attached to a lanyard with the canvassers name, ID# and a QR code which can be scanned for additional information.
• SickKids Foundation does not canvass in apartment buildings and/or condominium buildings - ever.
• SickKids Foundation canvassers never solicit for cash donations and are forbidden for doing so. 
• if there is any doubt as to the legitimacy of a charity canvasser at your door please refer to the organizations’ website. 
• Further information regarding SickKids Foundation donations can be found at www.sickkidsfoundation.com/d2d

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5135, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Laurie McCann for Detective Constable Adam Haberny

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