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Bird Sanctuary of Shuswap removes online presence amid fraud concerns

Bird Sanctuary of Shuswap fraud alert non-profit scam Salmon Arm RCMP

The Bird Sanctuary of Shuswap (BSS), a registered non-profit society, has removed its website and Facebook presence following community concerns regarding its fundraising and objectives. The organization had previously stated intentions to acquire 30 acres of land in the Larch Hills area and purchase specialized equipment for birds with disabilities.

Local community members and the Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society (SABNES) have raised fraud warnings, with some online searches returning an ‘Important Scam Alert’. A planned fundraising event, ‘Diva for a Day’, scheduled for October 17 in Salmon Arm, has been cancelled.

In an email response, the BSS stated it is taking ‘legal action concerning matters that have harmed our name and reputation’ and is contacting the National News Media Council regarding potential publications.

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Bird Sanctuary of Shuswap · Larch Hills · National News Media Council · RCMP · Salmon Arm · Salmon Arm Bay Nature Enhancement Society · Service BC

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Giant apple part of monument planned for entry to Salmon Arm heritage attraction - The Similkameen Spotlight [similkameenspotlight.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [agassizharrisonobserver.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [grandforksgazette.ca]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [kimberleybulletin.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [lakecowichangazette.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns - Nelson Star [nelsonstar.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [northernsentinel.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [todayinbc.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [clearwatertimes.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]
Giant apple part of monument planned for entry to Salmon Arm heritage attraction [keremeosreview.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [peninsulanewsreview.com]
Giant apple part of monument planned for entry to Salmon Arm heritage attraction [revelstokereview.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [saanichnews.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [sookenewsmirror.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns [terracestandard.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]
Giant apple part of monument planned for entry to Salmon Arm heritage attraction [vernonmorningstar.com]
'Earmarks of a scam:' Shuswap Bird society goes dark after RCMP raises concerns - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]