This week, we took legal action against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International and its founder and president for not directing funds to cancer patients as promised.
The foundation also operated and solicited donations under the name Women’s Cancer Fund. The foundation claimed that funds raised would go directly to support cancer patients and families in need. However, a civil investigation revealed that CRFI directed about one penny of every dollar toward supporting patients. Of the $18.25 million donated to the charity from 2017 to 2022, only 1% went to help women with cancer.
Instead of providing financial assistance for utility bills, rent and food, contributions were used to pay professional fundraisers and the president’s salary.
Cancer is a terrible disease that affects millions of Americans nationwide. The defendants exploited the generosity of Floridians to solicit millions of dollars in donations that were never allocated as promised.
With this action, we are working to recover money for cancer patients and to ensure that this organization never deceives donors again.
For tips to avoid falling victim to charity scams, view our Scams at a Glance: Charity Scams resource here.
By holding bad actors accountable and sharing how to spot charity scams, we will continue building a Stronger, Safer Florida.
In The News
Cancer charity accused of mishandling millions of dollars meant for patients, Spectrum Bay News 9
Florida AG Acts Against Charity Not Directing Funds to Cancer Patients as Promised, West Orlando News
Moody joins U.S., other states in suit against cancer foundation for alleged funds misuse, Florida’s Voice
Florida Attorney General issues fentanyl warning to spring breakers, FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida Attorney General Warns Spring Breakers About Illicit Fentanyl Found In Common Drugs, Florida Daily
Ashley Moody warns Spring Breakers about fentanyl in drugs, Florida Politics
Florida AG Ashley Moody Urges US Senate To Pass Laken Riley Act “Enough Is Enough”, Tampa Free Press
Florida couple forced 32 women into sex trade, branded victims with tattoos: Moody, News Channel 8 Tampa
Protecting Floridians
Attorney General Moody Releases 2024 Open Government Manual in Recognition of National Sunshine Week
The manual is compiled and written by the Florida Attorney General’s Office to assist the public and governmental agencies in understanding the requirements of and exemptions to the state’s open government laws.
Read MoreVIDEO: Attorney General Moody Warns Spring Breakers About Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl Hidden in Common Drugs
Deadly amounts of fentanyl are being found in almost every illicit substance, with the Drug Enforcement Administration reporting that 7 out of 10 fake pills found with fentanyl now contain a potentially lethal dose—a 75% increase from just two years ago.
Read MoreAttorney General Moody Urges US Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act and Detain Criminal Illegal Aliens
The Laken Riley Act would require detention of any illegal alien who is charged with burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting.
Read MoreAG Moody’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Secures Nearly $150,000 From Medical Equipment Supplier Lincare Inc.
The action resolves allegations that Lincare knowingly submitted, or caused to be submitted, false claims to various government health care programs, including Medicaid, for conduct related to its rentals of non-invasive home ventilation devices.
Read MoreAG Moody’s Statewide Prosecutors Charge Couple Operating Massive Human Trafficking Ring Involving More Than 30 Victims
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a Florida couple with human trafficking, RICO, sexual battery, money laundering and other serious counts for operating a massive trafficking ring.
Read MoreEvents
This week, Attorney General Ashley Moody spoke at a news conference held by Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about the importance of new laws that will enhance penalties against illegal immigrants that commit crimes in Florida.
