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Conman is using Deaf Society as a front - Lismore Northern Star - Jan 29 2007 8:00AM - localnews
F THERE’S one thing Craig Bishop can’t abide it’s conmen who use the Deaf Society of NSW’s good name to scam money from the well-meaning public.
Which is why the Lismore based regional services co-ordinator for the Deaf Society of NSW saw red when police told him a man had been door-knocking in Dibbs Street, Lismore, on Sunday asking for donations.
"Unfortunately, there have been a number of similar incidents over the past few months," Mr Bishop said.
"I understand the man, who is deaf, is saying he’s from the Deaf Society and either tries to sell them a bookmark or asks for a donation.
"He is definitely not from the Deaf Society of NSW.
"We are a registered charity but do not go door-to-door fundraising and I would strongly urge the public to contact the police immediately if anyone comes door-knocking using our name.
"And definitely don’t give them any money."
Mr Bishop fears the conman is damaging the Deaf Society’s standing in the community and its legitimate fundraising activities.
"The Deaf Society does not have as big a profile in the community as other charities and we work very hard to promote the work we do and the services we provide," he said.
F THERE’S one thing Craig Bishop can’t abide it’s conmen who use the Deaf Society of NSW’s good name to scam money from the well-meaning public.
Which is why the Lismore based regional services co-ordinator for the Deaf Society of NSW saw red when police told him a man had been door-knocking in Dibbs Street, Lismore, on Sunday asking for donations.
"Unfortunately, there have been a number of similar incidents over the past few months," Mr Bishop said.
"I understand the man, who is deaf, is saying he’s from the Deaf Society and either tries to sell them a bookmark or asks for a donation.
"He is definitely not from the Deaf Society of NSW.
"We are a registered charity but do not go door-to-door fundraising and I would strongly urge the public to contact the police immediately if anyone comes door-knocking using our name.
"And definitely don’t give them any money."
Mr Bishop fears the conman is damaging the Deaf Society’s standing in the community and its legitimate fundraising activities.
"The Deaf Society does not have as big a profile in the community as other charities and we work very hard to promote the work we do and the services we provide," he said.