Fraudster David Levi tells police he was 'working as an escort' when he was challenged about stolen money. David conned some of Britain's best loved charities out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
David Levi, 48, dressed as Pudsey Bear to fleece members of the publicCharities have been warned to ensure fundraisers are 'legal' after a fake Children In Need collector dressed as Pudsey Bear led a gang which stole from charities.
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'The British public is always ready to give to a good cause and especially to any charity which helps children who are sick, those with cancer and Children in Need', he said. 'They give generously, even when many may not have much themselves.' In December 2023, the court heard how the conman splashed out on a luxury cars and holidays after posing as a fundraiser for charities including Children In Need
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