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Originally Posted by George Makrauer
"American Veterans Support Foundation" appears to be big-time scam and recently "found" The Villages.
Received phone call a few minutes ago from a man identifying himself as a "paid fundraiser" for an organization calling itself the "American Veterans Support Foundation."
Read the following link for the scoop on what a scam it seems to be with VERY LITTLE OF THE FUNDS RAISED actually benefitting "veterans." Seems that over 80% of the funds raised go to the fund raisers and staff.
For more info beyond this link and to see how many "charitable solicitations" are abusing/misusing "veterans" as a term and as people, Google it.
Watching out for the exploitation of veterans |
There are a lot of scam charities out there. Frequently, they will personalize their solicitations by claiming to be conducting a Villages campaign. Never give to a charity without checking it out on charitynavigator.com. Also discourage even legitimate charities from using annoying phone solicitations by saying "Sorry, I never pledge over the phone." Click.