Bogus charity collectors warning for north Wales

Howard Lake | 8 September 2002 | News

Bogus charity collectors are reported to be active in north Wales, according to the BBC.

Bogus charity collectors claiming to be raising funds for Cancer Research have already visited almost 300 homes in Dwyfor and Meirionydd, Gwynedd. In the past week they are reported to have raised £500.

Despite three arrests, police say their inquiries are continuing.

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