How to Spot a Charity Scam
Make sure a charity uses the right name.. Ask the right questions when talking to a representative.. Look the charity up.
Steps
Make sure a charity uses the right name.
Make sure a charity uses the right name.
Ask the right questions when talking to a representative.
Ask the right questions when talking to a representative.
Look the charity up.
Look the charity up.
Research with more scrutiny during the holiday season.
Research with more scrutiny during the holiday season.
Be wary about charities that withhold information.
Be wary about charities that withhold information.
Avoid charities that pressure you for a donation.
Avoid charities that pressure you for a donation.
Make sure the charity can provide proof contributions are tax deductible.
Make sure the charity can provide proof contributions are tax deductible.
Stay away from charities that advertise sweepstakes.
Stay away from charities that advertise sweepstakes.
Avoid cash only donations.
Avoid cash only donations.
Be suspicious if a charity's claims seem too good to be true.
Be suspicious if a charity's claims seem too good to be true.
Pay attention to the news.
Pay attention to the news.
Do not give out banking information before an agreement is made.
Do not give out banking information before an agreement is made.
Refrain from sharing personal information via email.
Refrain from sharing personal information via email.
Do not wire money or give money orders.
Do not wire money or give money orders.
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