Police Halt Bogus Charity Workers

A charity worker: someone you would usually notice when they shake a bucket or are in fancy dress on the high street. Not these charity workers. They claimed the goods that were being sold were to raise money for charities that specialised in dyslexia and epilepsy. The gang had been travelling around the UK selling goods door to door. To sell goods you need a peddler’s licence, which this group did not have. The group’s method of selling was seen as abusive and threatening and had people concerned that their homes would be at risk. The van, which the group worked from, was stopped on Great Junction Street in Edinburgh at 09:45 on Wednesday. Police found a number of false charity identification passes inside the van. Detective Inspector Jim Robertson stated that it was a “significant breakthrough”. He also reminded the public that they must check the identification of any salesmen or charity workers before handing over any money.

Written by Jade