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2. Charity scams: Check out these FBI tips before you donate - AOL

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   The Better Business Bureau’s Give.org website recently posted a blog cautioning donors “to avoid questionable appeals” for money that could turn out to be either scams or causes that are ...

3. Here's how to avoid contractor fraud and charity home repair ...

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   If you have been affected by a scam or fraud, contact the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office at 877-566-7226. Under many circumstances, scams and frauds are a crime so contact local law ...

4. Is that a scam? How to recognize and report fraudulent behavior

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   Scams and fraud can come in the forms of phone calls, online links, door-to-door sales and mail. Below are common scams the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs warns of. Common phone scams:

5. Sucker list - Wikipedia

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   A sucker list is a list of people who have previously fallen for a scam such as a telemarketing fraud, lottery scam, high-yield investment program, get-rich-quick scheme, or work-at-home schemes, or, as used by charities, someone who made a donation. The lists are usually sold to scammers or charities. [1] [2] [3]

6. BBB Wise Giving Alliance - Wikipedia

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   The BBB Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) is an American charity monitoring organization. [1] Under previous names, it has been reporting on nationally soliciting charities since the 1920s. [ 2 ] BBB's Give.org evaluates charities, at no charge, using the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability to help donors verify the trustworthiness of ...

7. Charity fraud - Wikipedia

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   Charity fraud, also known as a donation scam, is the act of using deception to obtain money from people who believe they are donating to a charity.Often, individuals or groups will present false information claiming to be a charity or associated with one, and then ask potential donors for contributions to this non-existent charity.

8. Donors reminded to beware of fraud - AOL

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   Nov. 30—The surge of charitable giving supporting survivors and rebuilding efforts after the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires that killed 100 and left 7, 500 homeless highlights the need to watch out for ...

9. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail, if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail, if it's an important account email. If you get an ...