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Charity scam calls around the holidays
Giving season is also scam season. How to give without getting taken.
How they work
Callers use names close to real charities, claim disaster relief, or say you pledged last year. They push you to pay now, by card over the phone, gift card or wire.
Check first
Look the charity up yourself on its own site, or on watchdogs like the BBB Wise Giving Alliance or Charity Navigator. Give through the charity's site, not the caller.
Say this
'Send me something in writing.' A real charity will.
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