Charity Commission Warns of Fraudulent Letters Impersonating Official Correspondence

The Charity Commission has warned charities about fraudulent letters impersonating official correspondence. These messages request actions like removing trustees, releasing funds, or providing personal documents. They may falsely claim to be from the Commission’s CEO or Directors.

Key points to verify authenticity:

• The Commission only sends letters by post if no email is available.
• It rarely uses generic greetings.
• It does not certify UK charities for tax exemptions or request personal ID or banking details.
• Official letters are franked, include a reference number, and do not label allegations without evidence.

Suspicious messages should be reported, and charities are advised to verify any doubtful correspondence directly with the Commission.

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