Charity Scams
We like to imagine that when we give money to charity, it's all going to a good cause, and most of the time it is. But there are also criminals who'll take advantage of people's good natures, especially in the wake of disasters, to bilk them of money they thought was going to help others. We show you the typical tricks of the charity scams, how to avoid them and make sure the money you give goes to someone who can do some real good.
Below are our 3 articles in the 'charity scams' category:
People are often generous in the way they give to charity, especially after a global disaster. But charities and charity appeals offer plenty of opportunities for scammers. In the way of the tsunami ...
It's happened to almost everyone. There's a flyer through your door, or someone leaves a plastic bag. They're asking for household donations, anything from clothes to electrical items, which will be ...
It's a scam that's been around for years, but somehow it just won't go away. The fake lottery scam still finds victims, and along the way it's developed some new wrinkles to make it seem even more ...
