Charity Fraud

Charity Fraud

Has anyone ever asked you to donate to charity?

Real Fundraising

Many charities get in touch:

•By phone

•By mail

•By email

Charity Fraud

Here’s how it works:

•Phone call

•Charity name sounds familiar

Charity Fraud

Here’s how it works

•Thank you for a “pledge”

•Pressure to pay quickly

•Might refuse to give you details

What to do?

When you get those fundraising calls…

What to say?

“No, thanks.” Hang up. …OR:

“I don’t give money over the phone. If you send something in writing, I’ll consider it.”

What we’ll never do

Send cash

Wire money

Load prepaid debit cards

Charity Fraud