Man Arrested for Fake Flag-Day Scam Targeting Animal Charity

Hong Kong police arrested a man for orchestrating a scam where fake volunteers collected donations for an animal charity using counterfeit flags and bags.

6 Sept, 11:58 — 6 Sept, 11:58

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Man arrested over fake flag-day scam targeting animal charity donations

Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with a scam in which at least 14 people were hired to “sell flags” for an animal concern group after they were spotted carrying fake donation bags and mixing with registered volunteers to collect money from passers-by. The rare street scam came to light during the group’s flag day on Saturday, a Social Welfare Department-approved fundraising initiative under which about 800 registered volunteers from the Hong Kong Saving Cat and Dog Associati...

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Man Arrested for Fake Flag-Day Scam Targeting Animal Charity

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