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Los Santos Police Department
Los Santos, San Andreas
Los Santos: The Los Santos Police Department Detective Bureau has closed a major investigation into an alleged charity fraud scam, with suspects now facing multiple felony charges.
The scammers, operating under the alias "Black Kids with Cancer & Aids" (BKWCAA), defrauded unsuspecting, generous citizens out of well over $40,000.
The investigation was launched when Officer Drew Hollowell stopped the suspects soliciting by the roadside for donations with no verified charitable organization documentation. After making a brief undercover donation and securing phony receipts and suspect letters, the investigation continued with help from the Detective Bureau's Detective Mick Wegman. The investigation eventually led to the Business and Property Bureau verifying that BKWCAA had not, in fact, been registered correctly. Bank account warrants validated that none of the proceeds collected went to any charitable cause.
As the suspects now face:
Protect yourself from charity scams : Scam artists set up fake charities and accompanying LifeInvader pages for donations. They pose as legitimate organizations to sway you to donate. They'll take advantage of your kindness and try to profit from tragic or real-life events, yes, even the exploitation of sick children. While exploiting sick children may seem like the lowest form of human decency, it’s a demonstration of just how desperate some criminals are for cash. The Los Santos Police Department reminds all citizens to remain vigilant when making donations, no matter what the cause may be.
How charity scams work
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Los Santos, San Andreas
News Release
NR078-25aj
August 25, 2025
Fraudulent Charity Scheme Dismantled
Los Santos: The Los Santos Police Department Detective Bureau has closed a major investigation into an alleged charity fraud scam, with suspects now facing multiple felony charges.
The scammers, operating under the alias "Black Kids with Cancer & Aids" (BKWCAA), defrauded unsuspecting, generous citizens out of well over $40,000.
The investigation was launched when Officer Drew Hollowell stopped the suspects soliciting by the roadside for donations with no verified charitable organization documentation. After making a brief undercover donation and securing phony receipts and suspect letters, the investigation continued with help from the Detective Bureau's Detective Mick Wegman. The investigation eventually led to the Business and Property Bureau verifying that BKWCAA had not, in fact, been registered correctly. Bank account warrants validated that none of the proceeds collected went to any charitable cause.
As the suspects now face:
- GF07 – Felony Fraud
- GF09 – Embezzlement
- GF12 – Forgery
- GF18 - Racketeering
- BLB04 – Operating Without Valid Documents
⚠️ Note: Victims of BKWCAA are encouraged to come forward for potential restitution.
Public Advisory
Protect yourself from charity scams : Scam artists set up fake charities and accompanying LifeInvader pages for donations. They pose as legitimate organizations to sway you to donate. They'll take advantage of your kindness and try to profit from tragic or real-life events, yes, even the exploitation of sick children. While exploiting sick children may seem like the lowest form of human decency, it’s a demonstration of just how desperate some criminals are for cash. The Los Santos Police Department reminds all citizens to remain vigilant when making donations, no matter what the cause may be.
How charity scams work
- Scammers use email, texts, phone calls, in-person solicitation, Weazel advertisements, or Lifeinvader to try to get you to donate for a fake charity.
- They play with your emotions and may exploit a recent event, such as a natural disaster or tragic cause, to try to get your information or money.
- They ask you to donate through cash withdrawal at a bank or ATM or via a money wire transfer.
- The charity’s name and web address resemble a well-known charity but have a different spelling or some minor grammatical errors.
- The charity makes vague claims and avoids details about how your donation will be used.
- You are pressured to donate immediately through aggressive sales tactics.
- Ask questions and take time to learn about the charity before you donate. Fraudsters will try to rush you to make a donation.
- Do research about the charity. Check reviews to help determine how donations may be used.
- Don't share your personal and financial details.
- Don’t click links in unsolicited emails, text messages, or Lifeinvader pages.
- Keep records of donations and review your bank statements regularly.
- Check if it's registered via the SASG Business Licensing Bureau.
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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