Press Releases
10/17/2022
Attorney General Tong, Commissioner Seagull Urge Awareness During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong and Department of
Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull are urging Connecticut
charities and donors to be on alert for bad actors and scams during this
year’s International
Charity Fraud Awareness Week, a global campaign to prevent and
fight fraud in the charity sector.
All charities, NGOs and not-for-profits are susceptible to fraud
and can be easily targeted by bad actors looking to take advantage of them.
Those providing services and supporting local communities may be especially
vulnerable to fraudsters attempting to exploit recent crises such as the war in
Ukraine and Hurricanes Fiona and Ian to carry out fraud and
cybercrime. Donors looking to give charitably this season are also targets
for bad actors who prey upon their generosity by creating fraudulent charities.
“As we approach the holiday season and the prime time for
charitable giving, it’s important to be on alert for bad actors and
scammers looking to not only swindle generous people out of their money, but also
prevent people in need from getting the support they deserve,” Attorney
General Tong said. “While there are many good-hearted people who want
to help others in their time of need, there are also scammers lurking to take
advantage…
