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Fraud in cancer research is sadly prevalent.

France cancer fraud trial begins (1999) [0] (the head of the charity was found guilty, imprisoned, and fined)

[0] http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/352075.stm



I would extend it to fraud in charities in general. Trusting a third party (unknown to you) to handle your money responsibly is not a smart move.


Are you saying all charities are frauds? That's how that comes across.


I'm saying you have no way of knowing, so the potential is always there.




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