Be Wary of Where Your Donation is Going

Be Wary of Where Your Donation is Going


The summer is a busy time for charities, especially those that help in the aftermath of wildfires and floods. However, charities are needed more than ever in the past year and a half due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, with the combination of the pandemic, wildfires and flooding, it is the perfect storm for fraudsters to take advantage of those looking to donate.

These scams are the worst kind - taking advantage of people’s generosity and playing on their emotions. They also divert much needed funds from real charities. Scammers either pretend to be representatives of legitimate charities, or they make up their own fake organizations. They can also pretend to be individuals asking for financial support for health or other reason.

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