Springhill Group : Scam Artists Dont Take Holidays Off

Springhill Group : Scam Artists Dont Take Holidays Off

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Officials warn residents to be alert, check things out before donating

December 27, 2011

By Ashley Rittenhouse The Marietta Times (arittenhouse@mariettatimes.com) , The Marietta Times

Law enforcement officials are reminding residents to find out whether solicitations for monetary donations are legitimate or not before giving, as this is a popular time of year for scammers to spring into action.

Employees at Marietta Home Health Services and Hospice were notified that scammers called two residents just last week.

Theyre saying theyre from Marietta Hospice and asking if theyd like to donate money on their loved ones behalf, said Taylor Daugherty, volunteer coordinator for the agency. We do not do that.

Hospice provides in-home or homelike care for patients diagnosed with terminal illness.

Daugherty said those who received the calls are family members of people who passed away recently but received hospice care before their death.

We think whoever did it checked out the obituaries, she said.

Daugherty noted that in some cases, those who receive hospice care decide to include in their obituary a note that all donations can be made to the agency and the scammers probably spotted this.

She said fortunately, the residents had a feeling something wasnt right and they did not agree to donate any money. The incidents have been reported to the Washington County Sheriffs Office.

Sheriff Larry Mincks said residents need to be cautious when it comes to donating money for any cause.

If you receive a phone call, check with the agency that is soliciting to see if they even make phone calls, he said. There are a number of good organizations out there that are in need of money this time of yearbut be careful who youre sending it to.

Mincks noted that his office receives information on a regular basis about scams that have taken place both over the phone and through the Internet.

Its not an unusual occurrence, he said.

Daugherty added that the agency does accept donations on an ongoing basis and they can be dropped off or mailed to 210 N. Seventh St., Suite 400, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

We use those funds for a patient who needs resources that cant be covered through hospice, for example, if theres a blizzard and they cant afford that months bill on the heat, she said. Its part of keeping the patient comfortable.

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