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10 Tips to Protect Yourself From Charity Scams
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...... or firefighters. Check with them first!
5. Ask what percentage of your donation goes directly to the cause. Legitimate charities will have ready answers because they are used to the question. :-)
6. Don't ever donate cash if you can help it. Write a check to the charity -- not to the person standing in front of you. This also helps you document the donation for your records and for your tax return.
7. Get a receipt with the name of the charity on it.
8. Don't give in to pressure or 'guilt trips' about 'suggested donations' or 'requested minimum contributions.' Once you've determined that the charity is legitimate and you've decided you want to contribute, simply give what you can and want to give -- it will be appreciated.
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9. Be wary of every opportunity that presents itself -- especially when it presents itself in the wake of some big disaster that gets lots of media attention.
10. The best way we know of to avoid charity scams is to decide IN ADVANCE (while you're doing your annual or monthly budget) which charities you'll support and CONTACT THEM. Then you can gracefully turn anyone else down who comes your way with hat in hand.
For more tips on avoiding charities and charity scams, visit: http://www.scambusters.org/charities.html
It's great to be a giver -- but give cautiously so you're not enriching scammers or a questionable 'charity.'
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