Air Ambulance collectors BEWARE

K-P · 03-11-2008, 17:27

Theres a couple of uniformed air ambulance people knocking on doors getting people to give them bank details for a 1 quid a week donation..

An hr after visiting here the police knock on the door looking for them

THEY ARE NOT SAYING THEY ARE DODGY

But they have had some complaints and are trying to find them

I repeat THEY ARE NOT SAYING THEY ARE DODGY.

flashy · 03-11-2008, 17:43

i had them here in Blackburn about two weeks ago

K-P · 03-11-2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by flashy

i had them here in Blackburn about two weeks ago

when you say you had them ???

sorry couldnt resist

Where they the real thing do you know?

flashy · 03-11-2008, 17:55

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Originally Posted by K-P

when you say you had them ???

sorry couldnt resist

Where they the real thing do you know?

now now Kipax, the tarts left the building now

the oldish guy who came to my house flashed me a badge that he had around is neck but i didnt look at it properly, if i could have given them some money i would have had a better look at it

he should have shown me it and let me read it, so i suppose they could have been dodgy

BUT I'M NOT SAYING THEY WHERE DODGY

K-P · 03-11-2008, 18:05

these dont want cash.. just bank details for direct debit.

flashy · 03-11-2008, 18:06

yeah, thats what they wanted from me, a monthly amount

K-P · 03-11-2008, 18:08

I hope I am not doing them a disservice..they may be legal.. but strange the police would be looking for them... best to warn others.. nothing wrong with double checking people who are asking for bank details even if it is somehting worthy

MargaretR · 03-11-2008, 18:20

I wouldn't give out bank details to ANYBODY!!!!!!
They may be legit, but if the info is not safely stored it could get into the wrong hands

West Ender · 03-11-2008, 18:22

About a year ago a chap called here looking for me to take part in a lottery for the Air Ambulance. He produced a Direct Debit form and asked me for my details and I told him no way would I give out my bank details on my doorstep. I asked him to leave the form with me and said I would post it but he wouldn't.

I emailed the Air Ambulance HQ, later, and asked them if this caller was genuine. They replied that he was and that it was their policy to get details that way. All I can say is they must be losing a fair bit of money because I can't be the only one to refuse to fill in a DD form under those circumstances.

panther · 03-11-2008, 18:30

Well i wouldnt give my bank details to anyone, especially to someone knocking at my door . nooooooo way!!
dont care if they are royalty either

K-P · 03-11-2008, 18:50

Looks like west ender has found the perfect answer then.. As its not confirmned that these people are legit then if you do feel you want to contribute .. tell them to leave the form and you will post it. Everyones a winner .

panther · 03-11-2008, 18:57

Can ya not donate online?

Lilly · 03-11-2008, 20:29

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Originally Posted by K-P

Looks like west ender has found the perfect answer then.. As its not confirmned that these people are legit then if you do feel you want to contribute .. tell them to leave the form and you will post it. Everyones a winner .

That's what I usually say.

Either that or I'll sign up online.