Fed up-any ideas?

mrskitty · 19-02-2008, 18:23

I keep getting 'clothing collection' leaflets n im peeved because i know they are a massive scam....i googled the "reg. NO ........" (made to look like a charity number) and i got lots of other posts on forums warning others instead of the info i was looking for.

I know this is a scam but is there anything else i can do about it apart from sign the petitions i found on google?

Maybe other people would like to sign it too?Heres the link.......

Petition to: Stop companies implying that they are doing charitable work when they are not..

slinky · 19-02-2008, 18:26

I got one of those today Kit and I have just sorted loads of stuff out for Thursday's collection.

Got loads of room in my wardrobes now.

Less · 19-02-2008, 18:35

I like the ones that give you a free plastic bin liner.

mrskitty · 19-02-2008, 18:46

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Originally Posted by slinky

I got one of those today Kit and I have just sorted loads of stuff out for Thursday's collection.

Got loads of room in my wardrobes now.

Did you think they were a charity?

lindsay ormerod · 19-02-2008, 18:52

Heart foundation are legit and will collect from your door. !

garinda · 19-02-2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Less

I like the ones that give you a free plastic bin liner.

I leave body parts out in those for collection, and have never had any trouble, as they are quite sturdy.

Less · 19-02-2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by garinda

I leave body parts out in those for collection, and have never had any trouble, as they are quite sturdy.

That comes as no real suprise, I've heard that once they have conned their way into your life it will cost you an arm and a leg!

(Bum Tisssshhhhhh, Eye thangyou!).

flashy · 19-02-2008, 19:22

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Originally Posted by misskitty

I keep getting 'clothing collection' leaflets n im peeved because i know they are a massive scam....i googled the "reg. NO ........" (made to look like a charity number) and i got lots of other posts on forums warning others instead of the info i was looking for.

I know this is a scam but is there anything else i can do about it apart from sign the petitions i found on google?

Maybe other people would like to sign it too?Heres the link.......

Petition to: Stop companies implying that they are doing charitable work when they are not..

D i've had 8 in the last few days, one came this morning and Reece put it straight into the recycle bag

mrskitty · 19-02-2008, 19:28

Its getting stupid...i see loads of bags put out knowing its a scam-i might put my own leaflet through their letter boxes explaining how they are being conned......the biggest shame is that the people getting fooled are generous people that think they are giving to the needy.

flashy · 19-02-2008, 19:30

it was on watchdog last year about these people, they take the clothes to other countries and sell them, i'm sure i or someone did a thread about this before

panther · 19-02-2008, 19:34

they probably collect em and sell em on ebay

derekgas · 19-02-2008, 19:48

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Originally Posted by misskitty

I keep getting 'clothing collection' leaflets n im peeved because i know they are a massive scam....i googled the "reg. NO ........" (made to look like a charity number) and i got lots of other posts on forums warning others instead of the info i was looking for.

I know this is a scam but is there anything else i can do about it apart from sign the petitions i found on google?

Maybe other people would like to sign it too?Heres the link.......

Petition to: Stop companies implying that they are doing charitable work when they are not..

As it's probably illegal, I wonder if it is worth mentioning to the police, and let them know the collection day.

emzy · 19-02-2008, 19:50

I never leave stuff out for them, always put it out on council recycling day for lancs air ambulance, they are all a big con

garinda · 19-02-2008, 19:52

A fun thing to do would be to collect all the bogus leaflets/bags, fill a sack with them when there is a reasonable amount, then leave it on your step.

emzy · 19-02-2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by garinda

A fun thing to do would be to collect all the bogus leaflets/bags, fill a sack with them when there is a reasonable amount, then leave it on your step.

Seen as you have volunteered, where are we to send them for you lol