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Donating Through Crowdfunding and Fundraising Platforms
Someone has probably asked you to give money to charities, causes, and people in need through crowdfunding sites or online charitable fundraising platforms.
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What To Know Before Donating To Help First Responders, Active Duty Military, Veterans, and Their Families
Do you get asked to donate to your local first responders, like firefighters or police officers? Or see appeals asking you to help veterans?
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Before Giving to a Charity
To make sure your donations count, do some research before you give to a charity. Here are some things to do to learn more about a charity and avoid donating to a scam.
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Scammers prey on your kindness during disasters
Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest.
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Fake emails about fake money from a fake COVID-19 fund
Because of COVID-19, unemployment rates are high and many people’s cash flows are low. Scammers view these as ripe conditions to strike.
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Donating in difficult times
These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.
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Make your Coronavirus donations count
The Coronavirus crisis has brought out the best and worst of human nature. The best: charities across the country are stepping up and many people are donating what they can.
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In the wake of Hurricane Dorian
If you suffered damage from Hurricane Dorian, or if you’re looking for ways to help those in need, start at ftc.gov/weatheremergencies.
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Avoid crowdfunding scams
Crowdfunding is one way to support a project you believe in and get rewards for that support. But the project you’re backing is only as good as the people behind it.