Halton Christmas Toy Appeal

[Dot_Cotton]

I agree, just because she said she got the donations doesn’t mean it’s true. It will be a tactic to get more money

 

[Foxvint]

I think she's absolutely raking it in. I think the hampers will exist aswell but do I duck think there'll be anywhere near 255 of them or that the contents will be worth £25.

 

[Yer_wha?!]

She might lie about how many donations she's had to make people think others are sending money. She shouldn't be getting any obvs but might be less than she makes out.

I've been thinking this- there's absolutely zero proof

 

[Foxvint]

Why would that encourage more to donate though? If I thought a small local outfit had raised all that so easily I'd be looking for something else to help. It's counterintuitive to me.

 

[ahkrin]

Some people might think if other people are donating it must be legit. It's also related to fomo, feeling part of the community etc https://nonprofitfundraising.com/power-of-social-proof-in-fundraising-and-7-keys-to-using-it/

 

[Sensible Susan]

I always think she's collecting more than she makes out ( à la James Anderson).
It's not that she's not reaching 'targets', it's just not coming in fast enough.

Also, all the emotional manipulation with the Aunt is vile

 

[VeniVidiVicki]

She’s updated the Amazon list finally. Given it’s supposed to be for kids, there’s a load of perfume, aftershave, blanket throws, adult sized clothing and gift cards which I can’t see many kids being thrilled to receive.

 

[Dot_Cotton]

Has she ever been reported to Action Fraud for example? Surely an investigation would confirm where the money or goods go

 

[Sensible Susan]

Has she ever been reported to Action Fraud for example? Surely an investigation would confirm where the money or goods go

They're supposed to be closing AF down next year aren't they?

 

[Foxvint]

If these hampers are for Xmas foodstuff why the urgency here? Xmas is weeks away. Why's she needing the money right that night? Also saying 4 X 25 doesn't sound any better than demanding £100 in one evening hun.

 

[Foxvint]

More photos of the auntie utterly oblivious in a hospital bed. Nasty.

 

[Hold my beans]

She'll be posting one of those 'holding dead relative's hand for likes' if the poor lady passes

 

[Foxvint]

Whoever's been slatting nicki can you knock it off pls. And yes, just cos you're offended it doesn't mean you're right. I entirely agree.

 

[Foxvint]

Saw an advert for multibanks yesterday. They don't just provide food, they provide all sorts of goods. It is utterly bizarre and stupid for people to give to an unregistered unregulated private individual.

 

[FlashBoof]

She is back on the toys now - hammering it hard. The collection points have now closed, sadly but don’t worry - her PayPal is still available for donations.

I have finally got round to reported it to PayPal. I am sure it will go nowhere but I am sick of people begging for good causes and not evidencing any support given, that is ultimately paid for by kind and gullible people whilst these wretches keep the cash for their own needs AND play some sainted hero online.

Also - £25 quid per hamper? duck off - if Aldi can shift this lot (yea, obviously loss-leaders to get you in the shop) then she should be able to do much better with her official tin rattling capacity. Such lies for a few grubby pounds - still, better than lying out your own pocket, eh Nicky.

 

[Foxvint]

Yep she's been on one, flexing her Santa act delivering presents as if that makes her whole shebang legit when all it means is she's distributing toys bought by businesses and other 3rd parties and collecting the kudos. We wanna know where the thousands in cash went.

 

[FlashBoof]

It’s raffle time again. She has dusted off the notebook and is already the best part of £500 up.

Honestly - at this point, you have to be verging on sub-normal intelligence to give her a single penny. The picture is shite too. If I won it, it would be in the charity shop ten minutes after being given it.
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Oh - and just in case you doubt it’s a scam. Friends and family offers zero protection and requires zero accountability.

 

[Foxvint]

It’s raffle time again. She has dusted off the notebook and is already the best part of £500 up.

Honestly - at this point, you have to be verging on sub-normal intelligence to give her a single penny. The picture is shite too. If I won it, it would be in the charity shop ten minutes after being given it.
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Oh - and just in case you doubt it’s a scam. Friends and family offers zero protection and requires zero accountability.

Yeh you use PayPal friends and family at your own risk, no refunds. I wonder if PayPal are questioning the huge sums coming into her personal non business account or if it's because you said you'd reported her to PayPal? They are completely flouting KYC regulations letting her do business through personal. They must be a money launderers dream if they've never frozen, limited or questioned the source of her funds before now.

 

[VeniVidiVicki]

Zero mention of the charity she was finally allegedly able to set up because she’s rinsed enough out of people this year. Just carried on as she was before. More and more money, no oversight, no one knowing who the recipients are

 

[Dot_Cotton]

Has the ‘Morris Family’ signed up yet, they got lucky last time. What are the chances that whoever wins wants to gift to a family in need.