Police are warning that a fake Salvation Army bell ringer is
on the loose in Topeka, Kansas:
The "freelance ringer," as Yockey termed the man, had worked for the Salvation Army for the holiday season but began to show up late for his shifts. Then, the day before he was fired, the man placed a Santa hat atop his red kettle and told passersby that the kettle was full and to place money in the hat.
He was then fired.
But on Sunday, when ringers don't work but many of the racks holding the kettles are still out, the man went to the store at S.W. 10th and Topeka and attached a hat to the stand. He then began asking for money.
An astute shopper noticed the man and, knowing the Salvation Army doesn't ring on Sundays, called it in.
I never give to the Salvation Army anyway. (Yes, I'm a scrooge). So I'm pretty much immune to this scam.
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If you want a charity to get your money, send them a check. Don't give it to someone on the street, or somebody knocking on your door.
As for the freelancer, at least he's getting out there and trying to make a little money. You could almost call it performance art 😉
Religion or not, charity or not, background-checking children or not, disturbing the peace should be enforced.
I'm annoyed with them because any more they are the only charity that stores will allow to ask for funs. The VFW sells Buddy Poppies (r) in order to raise money to help veterans tide over small emergencies. It's getting harder to do this, not just because of the SA but also the VFW is seen as an organization that will cause a rior or some such.
so if u do come accross a salvation army that is "anti gay" hit up the salvaton army head quaters and let them know your concerns... and beleive me they will listen and do something about it.