Charitable Clothing/Items Collections - Unfortunately this is an age old problem, but lots of people still fall for it, especially during the season of good will, and there are various versions of this across the country.
Action Fraud has some great tips on how to spot bogus charities and how to protect yourself, but help or advise elderly relatives if they don't understand. Charity donation fraud | Action Fraud
This particular leaflet is doing the rounds in Warwickshire, although the number is now dead, and the Genuine Air Ambulance Service are in talks with Police and Trading Standards.

Don't stop giving, just be a little more cautious of who you are giving to.