Clothing charities hit by bogus collectors

BOGUS charity clothes collectors are stepping up their operations in the run-up to Christmas, with some householders receiving up to six flyers a week urging them to donate.

The ongoing problem — whereby organisations pose as charities and appeal for donations — is said to be costing Irish charities huge losses in revenue.

A spokesperson for Enable Ireland says it has been badly affected by bogus collectors and thieves breaking into clothing banks and stealing the contents.