Charity fraud
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Charity fraud is the act of using deception to get money from people who are making donations to charities.
Some suggestions to help prevent charity fraud (and avoid being a supportive victim):
- research any the charity, in particular, making sure they are registered
- avoid giving donating to any group you are suspicious of
[edit] External links
- US: U.S.(FTC.gov) information regarding charity fraud
- US: Charity Navigator's giving tips including the Top 10 Best Practices of Savvy Donors
- UK: use the Charity Commission to find out if the organsiation you want to support is formally registered.
- Its Inquiry Reports list and give details on its latest investigations
- UK: Intelligent Giving gives an independent analysis of a charity's transparency for prospective donors(UK)
- Rumours about fraud and related activity are discussed in its Watchdog section
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