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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17391Fraud · Co. Dublin

ISPCA warns public about bogus charity collector in Whitehall, Dublin

A man was reported to be collecting donations in the Whitehall area of Dublin on behalf of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) in the days before 2 May 2024, and the offence is recorded as fraud. The man, whose name and nationality are not given, was reported to be posing as a charity representative. On 2 May 2024 the ISPCA warned the public not to hand over money to collectors without requesting ID and a permit. No arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reported2 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was reported to be posing as a charity representative collecting donations for the ISPCA.
Where
The collector was reported in the Whitehall area of Dublin.
When
The man was reported collecting funds in the area in recent days before 2 May 2024, and no specific date is given.
Other details
  • The offence is recorded as fraud.
  • The man's name and nationality are not given.
  • No arrest or charge has been reported.
  • No court proceedings or sentence have been reported.
Investigation
  • The ISPCA issued a public warning on 2 May 2024 about the bogus collector.
  • The ISPCA advises the public to request ID and a permit from collectors before giving money.
  • The ISPCA asks people to report suspicious callers to the Gardaí or the ISPCA fundraising team.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA fraudster posed as a charity representative collecting donations for the ISPCA. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe bogus collector was reported in the Whitehall, Dublin area. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe man was reported collecting funds in the area in recent days. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe ISPCA advises the public to request ID and a permit from collectors and to report suspicious callers to the Gardaí or the ISPCA fundraising team. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 May2024
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    ISPCA warns followers not to give donations to fraudster posing as charity rep

    Warning from the ISPCA about a bogus collector; no arrest or charge reported, and no specific date given.

    suspect, male