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