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January 26, 2006
Pennsylvania Attorney General Corbett Announces $400,000 Multi-State Action Against Consultant Accused Of Deceptively Promoting Sweepstakes for PA and Other Charities
[Pennsylvania] Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced a $400,000 multi-state settlement with a Massachusetts-based fundraising consultant accused of devising deceptive and misleading sweepstakes to boost donations for numerous charitable organizations located in Pennsylvania and 18 other states.Among the charities listed as using the bogus sweepstakes to raise money was the American Foundation for Disabled Children Inc., headquartered at 84 New Dorp Plaza, Suite 207, Staten Island, NY. Charity Navigator gives them a rating of 0 stars.
Posted by Michelle at January 26, 2006 12:24 AM