Charity warns of bogus collectors operating in County Roscommon
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is urging the public to be vigilant after receiving reports of bogus collectors operating in various areas. Pic. iStock
Bogus charity collectors are operating in County Roscommon and other local areas, the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) has warned.
The IWA is urging the public to be vigilant after receiving reports of bogus collectors operating in various areas, which include Roscommon, Athlone and Carrick-On-Shannon. These individuals, who have been spotted with clipboards and selling lines, are not affiliated with IWA and are not legitimate collectors.
“IWA wants to remind the public that legitimate collectors will always have a letter of authorisation from IWA, a garda permit, or a letter of permission from the supermarket where they are stationed,” a statement from the charity said. “Additionally, all IWA collectors will be wearing a branded high-vis jacket and will have an IWA-branded bucket for donations.
“If in doubt, individuals are encouraged to ask for proof of identification from collectors. Any concerns or suspicions should be reported to the local Garda station for further investigation.”
For more information or to report any suspicious activity, contact your local Garda station.
