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World Service,16 Jul 2024,26 mins

The child rescue con

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Project Rescue Children claims to save children from trafficking and abuse across the world, but the BBC has uncovered evidence of false and misleading social media posts. The charity's director, Adam Whittington, has raised thousands of pounds from sponsors and donors. But the BBC’s Hayley Mortimer has found that unsuspecting children are being used as props, and the rescue centres have no children. Project Rescue Children rejects the BBC's findings and says its work has benefitted hundreds of children worldwide. Reporter: Hayley Mortimer Producer: Kate West Technical producer: Richard Hannaford Production co-ordinator: Tim Fernley Editor: Carl Johnston (Image: Children running, Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)

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