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Charity Scams

If you’re thinking about giving to a charity, do your research to avoid fraudsters who try to take advantage of your generosity. Here are tips to help make sure that your charitable contributions actually go to the cause you support.

Agency Owner

Federal Trade Commission

Audience

Individual

408

Language

English

Principle

Spend

Resource URL

http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0011-charity-scams