Some might say we get more than enough genuine charity bags through the door, but at least anything we donate is going to a good cause.

A label came through my door – and others in the area too – that gives every appearance of being a complete scam.

This claims to be from “ASTHMA charity”.  There’s no such organisation as far as I know, there’s no address, website or charity number.  The email address is from gmail – anyone could have set it up.

The label claims it has authorisation from the local council -  not true.

I’ve contacted Trading Standards, who in turn have contacted the police.

Please – only donate to genuine charities with a genuine charity number.