Scam Alert

We are aware of fraudulent activity involving the unauthorized use of the Burn Fund’s name and cause. These scams falsely present themselves as official Burn Fund representatives, often over the phone, and attempt to solicit donations. They have been mentioning a “burn fund” and “fire fighters” and an attempt to collect credit card or other payment information. 

To be very clear, the Burn Fund does not cold call individuals or request credit card information over the phone. Any such claims are fraudulent. 

Unfortunately, these scams are increasingly common and often exploit crises or vulnerable individuals and communities.

  • Scammers are posing as humanitarian agencies and collecting money in exchange for the promise of safe passage or humanitarian aid.
  • Scammers are posing as literary agents to take advantage of struggling or up and coming writers.
  • They target people looking for work and offer ​​fake remote positions that require the victim to buy equipment or deposit fraudulent checks.
  • They also contact people claiming to represent “local firefighters” and request donations to support wildfire fire fighting in the summer months. 

Report Suspicious Activity

If you experience any suspicious use of the Burn Fund name or logo, or believe you have been contacted by someone impersonating the Burn Fund, please notify us at info@burnfund.org 

Play it Safe

Exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited or unexpected emails, phone calls, messages, or social media accounts, especially if you are asked for personal information. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of any communication involving the Burn Fund or other organizations or companies, always contact them through their official channels (e.g., contact information posted on their website) to verify authenticity before responding. Never give account numbers, passwords, or other personal information to unsolicited callers. 

What We Don’t Do

  • We do not solicit donations or payments from individuals over the phone. 
  • We do not offer services, favours, or partnerships in exchange for donations or payment. 
  • We do not request sensitive personal or financial information over email or social media.  
  • While we take steps to report and prevent fraudulent activity, the Burn Fund cannot be held responsible or liable for any loss incurred as a result of interactions with scams that attempt to misuse our identity.