YOUR MONEY MATTERS; FTC alerts consumers to potential charity scams
Michigan Chronicle, January, 2005
Michigan Chronicle 01-25-2005 In the aftermath of the tsunami, the Federal Trade Commission is urging consumers to be cautious of potential charity scams. Fraudulent people may take advantage of the tragedy by creating bogus fundraising operations. The commission's "FTC Charity Checklist" lists precautions consumers can take to ensure that their donations go to legitimate charities. The checklist, available at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/misc/charitycheck.htm, recommends that you: Ask for the name of the charity if a telephone solicitor does not provide it promptly. Ask what percentage of your donation will support the cause described in the solicitation. Verify that the charity has authorized the solicitation.
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