Nicoco International Dishonest fundraising tactics Sacramento California

On May 24, 2008 I was approached by a woman standing in front of Walgreens on Broadway and 15th in Sacramento. She had a folding table set up with some children's games and t-shirts about an organization called "Find Missing Children." She said they were fundraising for the the "Second largest organization for missing children in the country" and would I like to buy a t-shirt. I specifically asked what percentage of donations went to the charity. She said, and I quote, "We don't keep any money ourselves. 100% of the money goes to Find Missing Children." When I agreed to make a contribution, but did not want a t-shirt, she said they would go ahead and "make a contribution to a needy child."

After rubbing my credit card on the receipt pad and giving me a copy, I then had the chance to read the back of the receipt. Only 5% is given to "Find Missing Children" and 95% is kept by the fundraising organization. I went back and asked her (Kristy) about this obvious discrepency from her original promise. She then said, "Oh, no, I was telling the truth. We give 100% of the 5% to Find Missing Children." They are completely dishonest in their fundraising. She then refused to give me a the original paperwork on my donation.

Donna
Sacramento, California
U.S.A.