Police Issues Public Advisory on Donation Scams in Antigua

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The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda says it has become aware that individuals are soliciting donations under false pretenses, claiming to represent charities of community causes that do not exist.

Antigua.news spoke exclusively to the parents of Chantel Crump, who informed us that people were soliciting money on behalf of the family without their knowledge

Following the article’s widespread circulation, the police responded under Antigua.news Facebook post.

They said that while many genuine organizations do vital work in our communities, scammers exploit public goodwill to collect money for personal gain. According to the police, these actions not only take advantage of kind-hearted people but also undermine trust in legitimate causes.

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Obtaining chattel, money, or valuable security under false pretences is an Offence in accordance with section 27 of the Larceny Act, Cap 241 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, they wrote.

Members of the public are kindly asked to desist from this unlawful practice; failure to comply will result in the appropriate action being taken.

📞 If you suspect a scam or have been a victim, please report it to the Criminal Investigations Department at 462 3913/14.

Let’s protect each other and keep our community informed. Share this post to spread the word.

#StayAlert #DonationScams #CommunityWatch #Antigua

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Comments (5)

  • Ruled by no one! April 8, 2025, 4:54 PM

    Man I am so proud of this young lady at Antigua News. Shermain Bique Charles. She is easily the most hardworking journalist on the island. Not like them lickle lazy journalists at ANR. Keep up the good work Bique
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    • Pathetic April 8, 2025, 7:58 PM

      I hate the way you people praise foreigners and not your own people. I bet she’s just working hard with the dollars on her mind. She did the same at observer I’m sure. Nothing special about her. Garfield works hard also. George works hard. They all work hard. Don’t single out one lady. Everyone needs ro be praised.
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    • Antigua Surf April 8, 2025, 9:11 PM

      They all work hard but do they go out there and connect with people? Do they take it to the streets and hear what people have to say? Do they make it part of their duty to listen to others, hear their Point of Views? He has all right to single out Mrs. Charles cause she’s the most hardworking Female Journalist in this country and the realist online platform owner. She gets her facts straight unlike the rest who steal what she post, run it through AI and give you whatever the AI rewrites. So please allow this person to speak on Shermain Bique-Charles. And in fact you’re the only one being pathetic here. To you Shermain Bique-Charles, I know this isn’t any one man work, so to you and your team, continue making the news more exciting and building your media house. You guys at Antigua.News are doing so well.
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  • Devorn Carter April 8, 2025, 9:13 PM

    People are so sick right. This young child lost her life not knowing the danger and you people use her name for your own gain. I hope these people be brought before the court of law!!
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  • Luka Johnson April 8, 2025, 10:33 PM

    I do not know how there can be heartless people who scam others who work hours and with a lot of effort.
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