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8.

The above safeguards are, however, not fool-proof against fraudulence which can take a variety of forms. In the final analysis, it is still left to individual members of the public to

be on their guard when being approached by

doubtful agencies.

9.

Perhaps not many donors are aware that a list of approved charitable institutions and trusts of a public character which are granted tax exemption under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, Cap. 112 is published in the gazette (the latest list being shown in S.S. No.4

to Gazette No. 28/1985 dated 12 July 1985).

While this list is published for tax exemption purposes, members of the public may refer to it

and check out the character of a particular

organisation seeking donations.

10.

There are, of course, many more organisations outside this list which do, from time to time, solicit public donations to cover

the cost of an ad hoc project. If in doubt,

members of the public are advised to satisfy themselves with the status of the organisation

concerned and the intentions of a project before

making a contribution, and to report to the

Police on detection of any sign of fraud and

deceit.

11.

The Police, from time to time, do

publicize such incidents of deception throughỉ

their Police Five programmes to educate the public to avoid being cheated.