CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's Giving Tuesday and your email box may be full with organizations asking for donations, but how do you know if a charity is legit?
Steve Bernas, president and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, shared ways to make sure a charity is legitimate and the best way to research an organization asking for money.
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Bernas says scammers almost always try to get you to donate immediately and to never give cash or gift cards. He also said it is a red flag if any charity asks for your Social Security number, driver's license or other personal information.