California Joins Lawsuit Targeting Sham Cancer Charity

State Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging Californians to check the status of charities before donating as he joins 10 other plaintiffs, including other states and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit targeting a fraudulent cancer charity foundation. “Cancer Recovery Foundation solicited and misused generous donations from hardworking families—in California and across the nation—who wanted to help battle cancer, and support cancer patients and their families,” Mr. Bonta said in a March 12 press release announcing support for the lawsuit. “In reality, the foundation’s president solicited donations unscrupulously to pay his salary, expenses, and benefits.” He vowed to prioritize oversight of charitable organizations....