The Better Business Bureau recommends doing some research about any organization before donating.
Palestinian demonstrators clash with Israeli forces following a demonstration in support of the Gaza Strip, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, underscoring the risk of a wider regional conflict as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion.
“We want to make sure humanitarian assistance can continue to get in,” said John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications.Many individuals want to help, and it doesn’t take much to find support groups online. But consumer experts warn many scammers use tragedies like this one to try to steal your money.
“How they’re getting the funds there? what they’re doing? Any reputable charity will give you the time to ask the questions to do the research. Your money is as good today as it is tomorrow,” said Melanie McGovern, Better Business Bureau spokesperson.McGovern explains not all organizations are able to provide relief to the impacted region quickly. She said you want to make sure the charity already has a presence in Israel or Gaza.
“If you’re donating to a charity, how much of that money is actually going to the cause versus overhead. Are they going to have people there? That’s the biggest thing,” she said.said it hasn’t gotten any complaints about scams related to this crisis. However, officials want you to stay alert. This includes being wary of financial requests.
“If you get a phone call that’s unsolicited, you get an email that’s unsolicited, you started asking those questions if they start giving you that pressure that you need to donate right away, there’s no time to wait. that’s when you need to hang up,” said McGovern. “If you’re not comfortable with your money going to that charity, find one that you are comfortable with.”
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