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Before Giving to a Charity

You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity.
Consumer Alert

Spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers

Rosario Méndez
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?
Consumer Alert

Tips to help you avoid post-disaster scams

Colleen Tressler

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

Consumer Alert

USS Bonhomme Richard – giving to sailors in need

Carol Kando-Pineda

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.

Consumer Alert

Donating in difficult times

Jennifer Leach

These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action.

Consumer Alert

Make your Coronavirus donations count

Rosario Méndez

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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