A warning has been issued by the Cancer Council Tasmania about fake doorknockers pretending to be fundraising for the charity.
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This comes after the organisation became aware of a recent instance of this in Southern Tasmania.
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Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Penny Egan said she wanted to both reassure and warn Tasmanians the charity did not doorknock for its funding.
"We have seen rare instances of this in the past around the state. But in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, sadly, some people may try to take advantage of the situation," Ms Egan said.
"Tasmanians are perhaps the most generous in Australia, but they need to ensure they are donating to credible organisations.
"If someone knocks on your door and says they are from Cancer Council Tasmania, they are not."
Health Minister Sarah Courtney said, while she had not heard reports of this personally, she thought this was "absolutely appalling".
"Anyone that takes advantage of this situation and pretends to be someone they are not - I would ask [Tasmanians] to report that to police so that can be followed up quickly," Ms Courtney said.
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"There are various social media platforms where people can come together from their own homes and still enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake or biscuit," Ms Egan said.