Scammers target nonprofits in Green Bay and Madison, Wisconsin, posing as donors and sending fraudulent checks.
Scammers are targeting nonprofits in Green Bay and Madison, Wisconsin, by posing as donors and sending fraudulent checks. Organizations like Literacy Green Bay and Movin' Out Inc. received checks with inflated amounts, prompting scammers to request the excess funds be returned. When the checks bounced, the nonprofits were left at a loss. Authorities, including the police and FTC, have been notified. The Better Business Bureau warns nonprofits to be cautious of red flags in donation requests.
October 05, 2024
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