US EditionSham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales
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The founder of a fake non-profit organization will not be able to do business in the region again, DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday. For years, prosecutors say that Jule Huston recruited school-age children from low-income neighborhoods in DC through the “Maryland Youth Club of America” to make fake candy sales. Children told buyers that the money would go to scholarships, excursions and other child adventures. But they never …
Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales
The founder of a bogus nonprofit organization is barred from ever doing business again in the region, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday. For years, prosecutors say Jule Huston recruited school-aged children from low-income neighborhoods in D.C. through the “Maryland Youth Club of America” to carry out phony candy sales. The children told buyers that the money would go toward scholarships, field trips and other kid-friendly ad…
Maryland Shuts Down Sham Youth Charities After Investigation
State officials are warning the public to be cautious about door-to-door fundraising after two youth charities were shut down over a candy bar sales scheme. Baltimore, MD (DG) – Maryland’s top law enforcement officials have shut down two sham youth charities that misled donors and exploited children in fundraising schemes. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee announced this week that Maryland Youth Club of Americ…
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