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Charity solicitation: latest reports

Calls asking for donations.

Common signs

  • A name that sounds like a well-known charity but is slightly different.
  • Pressure to donate now, or a request to pay by gift card, crypto or wire.

What to do

  • Ask for the charity's full name and website, then give through that site or a trusted channel, not on the call.
  • Check the charity with an independent watchdog or your state charity regulator.

What to avoid

  • Do not donate by gift card, crypto or wire.
  • Do not give card or bank details to an unsolicited caller.

Questions people ask

How can I check a charity is real?

Search for it yourself rather than using details from the call. Look for its registration with your state, and look at independent ratings and its own annual report.

Official resources (external sites, we are not affiliated): Report fraud to the FTC

General safety information, not legal advice. Reports on this site are unverified experiences.

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