Local News Shameful fraudsters’ hijack ‘Adopt Our Familiies’ by Barbados Today 23/05/2020 written by Barbados Today Updated by Stefon Jordan 23/05/2020 1 min read A+A- Reset Alies Jordan Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 246 The Prime Minister’s Office moved to head off “shameful” fraudsters, keen to go door to door scamming people for the Adopt Our Families programme. Criminals have reportedly visited homes in St. George purporting to be affiliated to Government, and claiming that they are assigned to collect funds for the programme, prompting the warning. Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Alies Jordan, issued the reminder that no one has been authorized to collect money this way. Jordan said in a statement: “Government does not do business in such a manner, where there is no accountability”. “It is regrettable that in these difficult times that persons are trying to defraud each other, and shame on those persons for attempting to do so” An account has been set up at CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, Broad Street, to allow deposits to account number 1001193982. Donors are expected to email adoptafamily@pmo.gov.bb, advising of the deposit. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians The Prime Minister’s permanent secretary expressed appreciation to individuals and companies who have supported the programme to date, and made an appeal to others who could assist to make a contribution by depositing funds to the FCIB account. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like QC win Under-15 basketball championship 07/07/2025 Update: St Bernard’s Primary to remain open 07/07/2025 BUT, Education Ministry in discussions at St Bernard’s Primary 07/07/2025