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Charity Scams Lure Michael Jackson Fans
30-Sep-2009
Written by: Kayla L. Cubbage
Two charity scams make money off deceased King of Pop.
Michael Jackson's attorney sued two California based charities on Tuesday. The attorney sued the charities stating that they had been scamming the dead singer's fans by using his catchphrases in order to solicit funds.
The two charities in question, The Heal the World Foundation, as well as their affiliate United Fleet, pretended that their charities we directly involved with Jackson. However, when the situation was investigated, there proved to be no link between the charities and Jackson or his family.
The catchphrases that were used were "King of Pop," and "Heal the World," which were coined during the singer's career. The supposed charities used these phrases to con the public and Jackson's fans into believe they were working for the singer's causes since his death.
The lawsuit stated that the supposed charities had registered six trademarks relating to Jackson and have applied for forty-one additional as well as sold merchandise using those trademarks. Attorney John Branca and Jackson's music executive John McClain filed the suit alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and other violations.
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