A warning has been issued over suspected scammers targeting kindhearted people wanting to support a Mapperley-based charity.
The potential hoax came to light after Nottinghamshire Hospice received reports of people selling scratchcards on behalf of the charity in the Bilborough area.
The charity confirmed they don’t sell scratchcards to raise funds for the cause.
Police have been made aware.
A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Hospice said: “We have been made aware of a probable scam in the Bilborough area involving people going door to door selling scratchcards claiming to represent Nottinghamshire Hospice.
“These people do not represent Nottinghamshire Hospice – we do not use/sell scratch cards for our lottery and there are no plans to do so.
They added: “If you or anyone you know gets a visit from anyone claiming to be from Nottinghamshire Hospice, please call 101 and report the incident. Local police have been made aware. By no means hand over any money.”
