The FTC has found four cancer charities to be fraudulent and responsible for spending the better part of $187M on personal enjoyment, such as trips to Disney, college tuition, and gym memberships. The four charities are:
Cancer Fund of America
Children’s Cancer Fund of America
Cancer Support Services
Breast Cancer Society
Less than 10% of the funds earned actually went to recipients.
Charity Scams: Someone represents themselves as a charity looking for donations and they tell you to commit right then and there. Someone will even come to your home or business that day and collect the money. Tell them to send the information via mail and you will review the matter.
Some organizations will even offer you a “gift” if you will agree to make a donation that day.
Look for information on a charity:
http://give.org/charity-reviews/national/
http://charity.lovetoknow.com/Rating_Charitable_Organizations
http://www.today.com/money/you-give-check-out-charitys-ratings-1D80330057
https://www.charitynavigator.org/
https://www.charitywatch.org/home
http://www.consumerreports.org/charities/best-charities-for-your-donations/
https://www.guidestar.org/profile/13-4148824
http://www.military-money-matters.com/charities-ratings.html
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