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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Comic book publisher sues Monster X Tour promoter in Central Point ... Medford man finds gas can he allegedly stole full of water ... Crater Lake visitation exceeds expectations, despite fire ... Comic book publisher sues Monster X Tour promoter in Central Point ... Medford man finds gas can he allegedly stole full of water ... Crater Lake visitation exceeds expectations, despite fire ... Charity misled donors, AG says A New Jersey-based charity is being required to change its solicitation practices and pay Oregon $65,000 as part of a settlement agreement with the Oregon Attorney General's Office. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM Posted Apr. 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM » Social News A New Jersey-based charity is being required to change its solicitation practices and pay Oregon $65,000 as part of a settlement agreement with the Oregon Attorney General's Office. The unregistered organization, Kars4Kids, misled Oregon consumers about "free" vacation offers as well as the charity's religious purpose, Attorney General John Kroger said in a press release announcing the settlement today. "It is unacceptable for charities to deceive Oregon consumers," Kroger said. Kars4Kids solicited vehicle donations through mass advertising in fliers and by sending postcards to Oregon residents. A total of 1,433 Oregon residents donated their cars to Kars4Kids in 2006 and 2007. The Oregon Department of Justice alleged that Kars4Kids misled Oregon donors in several ways. Kars4Kids made an unsubstantiated claim of a being a "top rated" charity. Kars4Kids also failed to disclose that its "free vacation" offer was designed to recruit people to attend timeshare presentations. This is significant because deposits, cancellation fees and other conditions can end up costing consumers more than a "free vacation" is worth, Kroger said. In addition, receiving goods or services in exchange for a donation can eliminate the tax deductibility of the donation. Kars4Kids also failed to disclose that the organization did not benefit needy children generally, but instead directed its efforts to a narrow religious purpose. Under the settlement, Kars4Kids agreed to register as an Oregon charity, stop offering "free vacations" to Oregon donors, change its solicitations to include adequate disclosure of its religious purposes and pay the state $65,000. — Sanne Specht MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501