MIAMI — Saying the vacation season is infamous for thieves who goal folks desirous to make donations on Giving Tuesday, State Attorney General Ashley Moody’s workplace warned residents to be cautious of scammers.
Celebrated this yr on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Giving Tuesday is taken into account as the beginning of the year-end charitable and vacation giving season.
Moody mentioned in a written assertion that would-be donors ought to analysis any group earlier than they make donations to keep away from turning into a sufferer of widespread charity scams.
“This Giving Tuesday, generous Floridians will be making donations and giving to causes close to their hearts,” she mentioned within the assertion. “Sadly, scammers may try to take advantage of their generosity. If you plan to give today or any time this holiday season, please take steps to avoid charity scams.”
The legal professional common’s workplace mentioned earlier than giving, donors ought to observe sure suggestions, together with:
- Do not present banking information to somebody who calls or emails unsolicited on behalf of a charity. If taken with donating, ask that the charity ship information and a pledge type by mail.
- Before donating, be certain that the charity is an accredited group with the Better Business Bureau by looking out the Wise Giving Alliance web site at Give.org.
- Search the group’s title at CharityNavigator.org for additional vetting.
- Verify a charity’s title, brand and electronic mail tackle earlier than donating. Scammers can create sham charities that mimic reputable ones.Â
