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Protecting Yourself from Charity Scams and Ensuring Your Donations Make a Difference

Charity scams exploit the goodwill of individuals by posing as legitimate organizations or causes to misappropriate donations for fraudulent purposes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing over $300 million to charity scams in 2023 alone, a substantial portion of which involved fraudulent charitable appeals. These scams often arise after natural disasters, global pandemics, or other crises, preying on donors’ emotions and urgency to act. Unfortunately, this fraudulent activity not only impacts victims financially but also erodes trust in legitimate charities, undermining their ability to assist those in need.

TAGS: Scams, charity, charities, nonprofit, nonprofit organizations, Protect, Fraud, fraudulent, donations, charitable, donors

Protect Yourself from Fake Deals and Phishing Scams this season

Scammers defrauded thousands of holiday shoppers through online scams, non-delivery schemes, and fake listings, resulting in substantial financial losses. The FBI reported almost 12,000 victims resulting in losses of over $73 million last holiday season due to scams, with thousands of victims falling prey to phishing emails, fake online stores, and fraudulent social media ads designed to deceive consumers into disclosing personal and financial information.

TAGS: Phishing, Technology, Scams, Technology, Cyber Security, Protection, Fraud, Financial Empowerment, finance, holiday shopping,

Understanding and Combatting the Diverse Faces of Fraud

It has been reported by Gallup poll that about 8% of adult Americans, which is roughly 21 million people, have personally been scammed. Fraud is a widespread problem that can take several forms, each with its own unique characteristics and consequences. It is crucial for individuals and organizations to understand the various types of fraud to stay alert and implement effective preventive measures.

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Protecting Yourself from Charity Scams and Ensuring Your Donations Make a Difference

Protect Yourself from Fake Deals and Phishing Scams this season

Understanding and Combatting the Diverse Faces of Fraud

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