Public Advisory: door-to-door scam involving fake SickKids Foundation canvassers

 

Public Advisory: door-to-door scam involving fake SickKids Foundation canvassers

Broadcast time: 02:10 PM
Date: Friday, Jan 26, 2024
Unit: Financial Crimes
Case #: n/a

 The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public about a door-to-door scam involving fake SickKids Foundation canvassers.

It is reported that:

• a man has been frequenting downtown apartment buildings and soliciting occupants for cash donations
• he wore a lanyard around his neck with a fake SickKids Foundation identification badge

SickKids Foundation advises:

• 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 from doing so

Further information regarding SickKids Foundation donations can be found at sickkidsfoundation.com/d2d.

Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit advises:

• if there is any doubt of the legitimacy of a charity canvasser at your door, please refer to the organization's website

Anyone who believes they may have fallen victim to this scam, or who may have information, is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

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Constable Victor Kwong for Detective David Coffey