From Federal Trade Commission

Chances are, you’re hearing from charities about Giving Tuesday. It’s a great time to support the work of charities around the country. Unfortunately, not everyone asking for money is a real charity. As the year comes to a close, you’ll likely get calls, texts, and emails asking for donations. Here’s how to make sure your money goes to real causes that matter to you instead of to a scammer.

Confirm the charity is legit. Make sure you have the charity’s exact name and then do some research . Some dishonest telemarketers will use names that sound like well-known charities to confuse you, so here are some places to start:

“>BBB Wise Giving Alliance and “>Charity Watch offer reports and ratings on how charities spend donations and run as

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