We are aware that capt's name and logo have been used as part of a well known scam. capt is not the only charity whose name has been used by fraudsters.
The scam involves people contacting traders, claiming that they are raising money for a charity, often by producing and selling a publication (for example, a calendar or booklet) with proceeds going to the charity. Traders are invited to advertise in the publication. Pressure may be subsequently applied to the traders to pay for the advertising space that the fraudsters claim has been ordered.
The publication is rarely produced and no money ever reaches the charity.
If you are approached by anyone purporting to be raising funds for capt, contact us to confirm whether the approach is on our behalf. Please speak to Mike Leonard, Finance and Administration Manager on 020 7608 7367.
There is very little that we and other charities can do to stop such scams. We have spoken to the Charity Commission and trading standards officers who have told us that they are aware of these scams but prosecuting the perpetrators is difficult.
No-one is allowed to use our name or logo without our express written consent.
Katrina Phillips
Chief Executive