FOP solicitor allegedly kept funds for himself

A man hired to collect funds on behalf of Nashville’s Andrew Jackson Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police was allegedly stealing the funds, WSMV-Channel 4 reports.

Thomas Andrew Johnson, of Franklin, was working as an independent contractor for Indiana-based Charitable Solutions when the alleged thefts took place. The company says he has since been fired.

The investigation began when a business owner became suspicious after he was told that only cash donations were accepted – no checks.

Most charities request, and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Guide encourages, donations be made by check or money order payable to the charity. Donors should also request a receipt documenting their contribution.

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