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Men claiming to be docs collecting for ebola, door to door

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  • 07-11-2014 10:47pm
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    P_Cash
    Registered Users Posts: 716 ✭✭✭


    Haven't a clue if it's a scam
    My guess is yes

    2 men, calling door to door around castlebar and villages claiming to be collecting money to send medical supplies to help fight against ebola

    Neighbour signed a DD.
    The men were in a small van, red i think.
    I've heard they have called to several houses in the ballyvary to castlebar route.

    Latest i heard is that one was even wearing a white coat,

    Any info on this?


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    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,803 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    P_Cash wrote: »
    Neighbour signed a DD.

    It's not that easy to get set up as a DD originator. The DD form needs to follow a very specific template, and must have the legal registered name and address of the originator (whoever the money's going to) and an originator ID (six-digit number) among other things.

    If these details are on the form, your neighbour can contact the originator and ask them if it's legit. If not, it's likely a scam, and your neighbour should contact their bank.


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    P_Cash
    Registered Users Posts: 716 ✭✭✭P_Cash


    oscarBravo wrote: »
    It's not that easy to get set up as a DD originator. The DD form needs to follow a very specific template, and must have the legal registered name and address of the originator (whoever the money's going to) and an originator ID (six-digit number) among other things.

    If these details are on the form, your neighbour can contact the originator and ask them if it's legit. If not, it's likely a scam, and your neighbour should contact their bank.

    Yes, i think they have.
    I hope people are wise


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    Buona Fortuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    I did see a job advertised for door to door collectors for MSF so it just might be legit.


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    Mayo Yid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 366 ✭✭Mayo Yid


    Rule no 1
    Don't ever buy anything or sign up to anything on your doorstep no matter how good it seems.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Might not be a scam but why chance it. If you want to give, give to a recognised charity.


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