Charities raise doubts over private fundraiser for child's treatment
A social media user's appeal for donations to pay for a child's treatment has worried charity organisations. Some question the real purpose of the donations, since people were asked to send money to a private bank account.
A public appeal by a social media user to raise money for a child's medical treatment has caused concern among organisations that specialise in charity work. The story was reported on 31 October.
Why questions have arisen
The author of the appeal asked people to donate by transferring money to a private bank account. This detail is what prompted doubts among representatives of the charity sector. Some organisations are unsure what the donated funds would actually be used for.
What this means for donors
The source does not name the person behind the appeal or the child, and it does not say how much money has already been collected. It also does not state whether any authority is looking into the case. What is clear is that charity organisations are troubled by this private fundraising effort and are asking about the purpose of the donations.
