Charitable giving can provide a rewarding way to express the holiday spirit. Sometimes, however, the best charitable intentions can wind up in the wrong handsnamely, the hands of a scam artist.
How can you ensure that your charity donation makes it safely to an intended organization or group during the holiday season?
The following websites offer good insight:
AARP:
Highlights scam-artist methods to watch out for when considering a charitable gift.
Better Business Bureau:
Spotlights five questions a person should ask before giving to a charity at holiday time.
Livestrong.com:
Provides six steps to safe charitable giving during the holidays.
Federal Trade Commission:
Suggests a checklist to ensure donated dollars reach a legitimate charity.
National Consumers League:
Discusses cautionary steps to take before giving to a charity.
Chuck Myers, McClatchy-Tribune News Service
