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The resurgence of charity clothes collection scams

It may not feel like it yet, but Spring is just around the corner, and so too are the annual ward...

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11.30 18 Feb 2026


The resurgence of charity clothes collection scams


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11.30 18 Feb 2026


It may not feel like it yet, but Spring is just around the corner, and so too are the annual wardrobe clear outs.  

Many of us will be filling bags of unwanted clothes to donate to charity, but what if they’re not going to charity at all?   Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been looking into the resurgence of charity clothes collection scams.


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