Here’s how to avoid charity scams and make sure your donation counts.
Trucks with humanitarian aid for the 'Gaza Strip enter from Egypt in Rafah on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. If the images from the Israel-Gaza crisis have inspired you to do what you can, you might be considering donating to those being directly impacted.
But the Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers follow the news too, and they’re ready to take advantage of those looking to make a difference. As they do in the wake of a natural disaster, scammers will set up fake charities to take advantage of your generosity.First, slow down and take some time to research and plan before you donate to make sure your money helps real people in need and not theespecially if the donation request comes on social media. Search the name plus “complaint,” “review,” “rating,” or “scam.” And check out the charity with the . If the message was from a friend, ask them if they know the organization themselves.
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