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SCAM ARTISTS POSING as representatives of charity Pieta House have been collecting door-to-door in the Dublin area.
The people in question have been running the scam since last year.
Most incidents that have been reported have been in the greater Dublin area although certain incidents have taken place in surrounding counties.
Pieta House is a centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide which has been operating from its base in Lucan, Co Dublin for almost ten years.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie Marie Peelo, fundraising co-ordinator with the charity, said that they are concerned that “vulnerable people are being targeted” by the con artists.
“What is happening is that these people are calling to doors and they have a card with them that has Pieta House on it,” she said.
We want to make it clear that we do not go door-to-door when collecting, we don’t allow that at all.
Whatever money these people are collecting isn’t ending up with Pieta House.
While the various incidents that the charity has been made aware of have been reported to the gardaí TheJournal.ie understands that none of the people in question have yet been apprehended.
“It seems to be happening in different areas,” says Peelo.
The odd time we have gotten a second report of such activity from the same area twice, but only rarely.
Vigilant
We would urge people to be vigilant – our concern is for supporters of Pieta House being taken in by callers to their door, and that vulnerable people are being abused.
“We want people to be mindful of their own safety as well,” she said, adding that such behaviour is affecting other charities, not just Pieta House.
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Great! Nice to see good things happen to good people!
Remarkable young man , fair play to him!
Fair play alright. He has raised €3,000,000 through telling porkies. He’ll be running the marathon for charity next.
Pretty sure the 3 million wasn’t raised for his own benefit only, but the benefit of all sufferers of cancer. How ignorant of you.
You are actually kidding???? Seriously?? Get a life! An amazing inspirational young man and all you can do is troll around saying nasty crap!
Wow John!!
john michael — he is still dying you moron; his short term palliation simply went well. no porkies
Do and say everything with a good heart, it’s better for your soul…..
John Michael. You are a prat.
Not cool
John. Does your mouth bleed every 28 days.
John that has to be the most despicable comment I’ve ever seen on the journal, and that’s saying something.
Get off your high horse as I said in my comment fair play to him ! Shame on you leaving such a narrow minded comment !
how rude of u. what would you know……obviously nothing. the guy is still dying. an inspiration to all cancer patients that there is a bit light at the end of the tunnel. helps me keep my faith.
One word “jackass”
How do you feel now? You f*cking clown
I’m pretty sure karma exists. Well done.
Wow!! So happy for him. I’m keeping the faith, miracles do happen!!
And so do medical advances! Delighted for the guy, what a terrifying experience for somebody so young.
This is like the story of the recent doc Louis Theroux did in Ceaders hosp in LA. A family where told to turn of their sons life support and they refused. 15 days later he woke up, was able to speak and after intense rehab walked back in to visit the docs. The docs couldn’t explain it. Stephen and this story prove not giving up works.
Keep battling, never give up…. Legend
Best news! Fingers crossed buddy x
Now he is a guy we should admire and support.
Well done Sir. I salute you and hope you recover and that you live a long and happy life.
Been following his story for weeks, absolutely thrilled to hear this!
Probably the best example of good karma I’ve ever seen. Amazing lad, his positivity is infectious, and it really makes you wonder if a greater power knew that it wasn’t his time….
God bless him great news
It wasn’t god. It was science.
Nice to see no red thumbs :)
Now here is a lad that can teach us how to appreciate and respect life.
Wishing him all the best.
Good for him. Long may it continue.
Chemo is a load of bollix does more damage than good proven fact!! he has nothing to lose now and should try alternative cannabis treatment with all it’s cancer curing properties… Hope everything works out for the kid.
Ugh you’ll be telling him to try aromatherapy next…. Go away
Worked well for Bob Marley and Steve Jobs … Oh wait!
Cannibas has never been said to cure cancer except by whack jobs who are clutching at straws. It has been showen to be helpful in treating the symptoms. Your misinformation is doing nothing to help have it legalized.
chemo is keeping me alive…..and many other people.
Absolute legend, pity that snake Cameron had to hijack the picture.
My god micheal john could of said something nice still would of got notice im sure if ur nicer to people they will be ur friend
There is a lot to be said for positive tough and the will to live. If I were still a religious man and believed in the existence of saints this young man is more of a Saint then any of the two pope’s who were canonised last week.
Wonderful story. It’s so refreshing to see that sometimes good things do indeed happen to good people. Never give up!
John Michael you plank, guess you are a sad sad attention seeker, go back in you box you moron
A true inspiration. Great news
Remarkable, hope he stays well
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