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Learn to be Fraud-Free
CHARITY SCAMS
Charitable giving is a great way to give back to your community, but it's important to learn the basics of any group or organization before contributing. If someone contacts you asking for a donation and you want to help, it's important to know they're who they say they are.
How can you tell what’s a scam? In nearly all cases, charity scammers want to get your money quickly, pressuring you to donate right away. They may also ask for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers. Scammers often refuse to send you information about the charity. They may not answer questions or explain how the money will be used. They might even lie and say you already pledged to donate.
Take your time. Don’t trust your caller ID. Scammers use technology to make any name or number appear on caller ID. Tell callers to send you information by mail. Do some research. Is the charity real? Do they have a website with a number you can call directly? If callers ask you for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or a wire transfer, it’s a scam.
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