Canada- Toronto police warn of door-to-door scams involving fake SickKids canvassers, 2024

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Toronto police warn of door-to-door scams involving fake SickKids canvassers

Police said they received reports of a man wearing a fake worker badge going around apartment buildings in Toronto asking residents for cash donations.

www.thestar.com

'Police said they received reports of a man that has been going around apartment buildings in Toronto asking residents for cash donations. He was seen wearing a lanyard around his neck with a fake SickKids Foundation identification badge.''

''The foundation also said that it never sends its fundraisers door-to-door inside apartment and condominium buildings. Additionally, they do not accept cash donations and are, in fact, forbidden from doing so. According to the program website, it should say "NO CASH" on a worker's ID badge.''

 

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

www.tps.ca

Unit:
''January 26, 2024,

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.''

 

[JDG]

Just tell them you’ve already sent in your donation.

Problem solved.

I don’t even answer the door unless I am expecting someone, others have a key.

 

[Senior Sleuth]

I live in a condominium building and the rule is NO SOLICITING. The only people that have legal access are those political canvassers at election time. No cablevision, charities, religious groups, hobbies, selling anything or anything else. We are to inform the superintendent and the board if anyone tries this and to deny them entry. Invitation is by pre-appointment only for those who are interested. There is no need to give any money door to door as most charities are on the web now with secure donation payment for those interested in donating. We are sleuths when it comes to security in our building.

 

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

www.tps.ca

Financial Crimes
''Case #: 2024-227782
February 3, 2024, 12:04 PM
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.''

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Jan 27, 2024
Toronto Police are warning people about a door-to-door scam involving fake Sick-Kids foundation canvassers.

 

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Fraudster solicits cash claiming to be SickKids Foundation canvasser

Investigators need help identifying a man who has allegedly been going door-to-door claiming he's collecting money to help sick children.

torontosun.com

'She said some people have reported the man “becomes aggressive and physically intimidating when challenged by complainants.”
'And police are warning anyone who encounters this man not to confront him.'

 

[JDG]

Hope they catch him quickly before he harms someone.

 

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Arrest!

Police arrest man accused of posing as SickKids charity canvasser

Toronto police have arrested a man accused of posing as a SickKids Foundation representative and demanding cash from residents.

toronto.citynews.ca

''On Tuesday, officers arrested 34-year-old Kenneth Gobin and laid 13 charges against him, including four counts of attempted fraud.''

Police have released photos of the accused and believe there may be additional victims.''

Suspect who allegedly posed as SickKids canvasser charged

A man who allegedly went door-to-door as a fake SickKids Foundation canvasser in November has been arrested.

www.cp24.com

''He’s facing four counts of personation to gain advantage, three counts of attempt fraud under $5,000, fraud under $5,000, possess proceeds of property obtained by crime under and four counts of breach of probation.

The amount of money allegedly obtained through the scam was not disclosed by police.''