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social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > transnational crime and justice > crimes and criminal markets > charity fraud
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > white-collar and corporate crime > business fraud and crimes > charity fraud
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > white-collar and corporate crime > scams and swindles > charity fraud
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > white-collar and corporate crime > consumers and products > charity fraud

Preferred term

charity fraud  

Definition(s)

  • CHARITABLE organizations solicit funds from the public for philanthropic goals such as seeking cures for diseases, or aiding the families of slain police officers. Fraud occurs when donations are solicited in a deceptive manner or are used for purposes never intended by the donors. [Source: Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime; Charity Fraud]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XKW71H7F-Z

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