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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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Fraudulent fundraiser uses illegal robocalls to harass consumers
In 2015, the FTC and state partners sued and shut down four sham charities that harassed millions
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Giving wisely in the time of COVID
Thanks to COVID-19, many charitable organizations are faced with greater demand for their services, but less in donations as people have less to give.
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Scammers prey on your kindness during disasters
Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest.
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Spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers
What’s worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The FTC has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that called people to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth?
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Tips to help you avoid post-disaster scams
Whether you’re getting ready to deal with the aftermath of Gulf Coast storms, Laura and Marco, dealing with the ravages of wildfires out West, reeling from the derecho that struck the Midwest, or f
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USS Bonhomme Richard – giving to sailors in need
You may have seen reports of the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard. Dozens of sailors fled the burning ship and lost all their possessions.
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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.