Charity Fraud
Tips to Avoid Charity Fraud
Charity fraud does a lot of harm. The con artist takes advantage of people's good will and takes their cash - money that was meant for people in need. You can make sure that any money you give gets into the right hands.Just remember these tips when somebody asks you for a donation.
- Always send a check made out to the charity and not the individual requesting
- Be suspicious of charities that only accept cash
- Ask for identification - the organization and the solicitor. Find out what the purpose of the charity is and how funds are used.
- Ask if contributions are tax deductible
- Check out the ones you've never heard of before, or others whose names are similar to a well-known charity
- Don't fall for high-pressure tactics. If solicitors won't take no for an answer, tell them NO anyway - but don't give them your money
- Give to charities that you know
- If you're not satisfied with the answers-don't give