Before Giving to a Charity
Steps you can take before donating to make sure you’re not giving money to a fake charity or a scammer.
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Donating to help after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?
The devastation in Turkey and Syria following massive earthquakes is inspiring people to help and donate. And it’s prompting scammers — like they do after every disaster — to take advantage of your
Consumer Alert
How to spot, avoid, and report weather-related scams
From the relentless series of powerful storms that have battered California to the dozens of tornadoes that swept across six states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Kentucky, 2023 is off to a
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Charity scams for veterans tug at heart strings and grab for wallets
Want to help charities that support servicemembers and veterans? Around Veterans Day, charity scammers seek to take advantage of your generosity. They contact you about fake veteran and military
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Data security applies to charitable organizations, too
This week is Charity Fraud Awareness Week, an effort run by charity regulators, law enforcers, and other non-profit stakeholders from across the world. It’s an opportunity to remind charities and
