Charity Scams

FTC Charity Checklist -- Thinking about donating to a charity? The Federal Trade Commission advises that you consider the following precautions to ensure that your donation dollars benefit the people and organizations you want to help.
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Helping Older Consumers Avoid Charity Fraud --  AARP research shows that Americans aged 65 and older receive more telephone and mail solicitations for charitable donations than any other age group. Fraudsters try to take advantage of this population on the theory that older adults may be more trusting and polite toward strangers, and that they're more likely to be home during the day to receive phone calls.
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FTC Issues Consumer Publication on Charity Scams -- The Federal Trade Commission has issued a new consumer publication, “Charitable Donations: Give or Take?”, advising consumers on how to avoid potential charity scams.
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Charitable Donations: Give or Take? -- You may have contributed some of the $212 billion raised for charities in 2001. Unfortunately, a portion of that amount may have been misused or ended up in the pockets of fraudulent solicitors. With more than 700,000 federally recognized charities soliciting for charitable contributions, it pays to be cautious when making a donation.
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Public Safety Fund-raising Appeals: Make Your Donations Count --  Every day, police and firefighters risk their lives to make your community safer. To show your support, you may consider making a donation when a fund-raiser calls from a fire or police service organization. Before you write the check, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urges you to consider these facts.
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