Are you thinking about giving to a charity? Beware of charity fraud.
Protect your pocketbook by finding out if a charity is reputable.
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The Indiana Attorney General's office put out a warning about charity fraud for Charity Fraud Awareness Week.
Their tips include never using cash or a gift card, and not donating via wiring money.
Instead, you should use a credit card and when doing that you should make sure that the website is secure. You can do that by checking that "https" is in the address bar.
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Also, check on a charity using organizations that monitor charities and rate charities.
Check out a charity's ratings by visiting one of the following websites: BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch and Guidestar.