The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
Do you get asked to donate to your local first responders, like firefighters or police officers? Or see appeals asking you to help veterans?
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.
Scammers are doubling down on their efforts to scam people out of their money and personal information.
When it comes to scammers, nothing is sacred — including the bond between grandparent and grandchild.