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Save Your Money, Don't Give to Charity Scammers
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...... phone number to contact them back and do follow up.
**Get a Receipt- Preferably one with the charity name on it. A paper trail is always a good thing.
** Don't donate with cash- Again the paper trail idea, check or credit card is best.
**Be protective with information- Don't give information out over the phone like credit cards or personal information, unless you have checked them out or dealt with them before.
**Get the exact name of the organization- Many have names similar to legit organizations. They may change the wording slightly to throw you off.
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**Contact the authorities- Police and or FBI can be contacted, have as much information as you can with you to give them. Even recording a call can be helpful if you get regular calls, make sure it is allowed in your state or if you have to let them know you are recording them.
The BEST way to give to charities is to contact them after you have done your own research. Don't let the scammers scare you off, Please do give of yourself, time or money. Print out or email these tips to others who may not be aware.
Dawn writes for the site FrugalforLifecom and is a resource for those looking to live frugally, save money and live below their means in a materialistic society.
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