Word Count: 453KWD: 1.54Charity FraudCharity Foundations Are Incorporated Associations, Organizations Or Trusts Created For Charitable Functions, Most Of The Time, Charity Foundations Take Over Services That The Government Provides. These Services Are Health Assistance, Services For The Elderly And Unemployment. The Charity Sector Is One Of The Fastest Growing Sectors In The Whole World. With More Than Seven Hundred Thousand Charitable Organizations Registered In The United States Alone, It Can Not Be Avoided That There Are Some Bad Elements Out There That Would Take Advantage Of This Situation.So Before You Give In To Your Conscience, Always Make Sure That The Charitable Organization That You Want To Help Is A Legitimate Charity Foundation. Here Are Some Tips That Would Help Not Become A Victim Of Charity Fraud. Ask Questions Do Not Hesitate To Ask The Name Of The Charitable Organization. One Clear Indication Of A Charity Fraud Is That The Individual (usually They Call Themselves Telemarketer) Is Hesitant In Giving Out The Name Of The So Called Charity Foundation That They Represent. Proof Always Ask For Written Information Regarding The Background Of The Charitable Organization. If The Charity Organization Is Fraudulent, They Tend To Be Tentative In Providing You Proof That Their Organization Is Legitimate. This Is One Sure Way To Determine Charity Fraud. Breakdown Of The Donation Ask For A Breakdown On How Your Donation Will Be Used And How Is It Going To Be Distributed. Inquire How Much Of Your Contribution Will Go For The Administrative Costs And How Much Is Used To Support The Cause As Depicted In The Solicitation. Verification Make Sure That The Person That Contacted You Has Proper Authorization From The Charity Foundation That They Represent. If You Do Not Recall Having Made A Pledge On A Particular Charity Foundation And That Charity Foundation Contacted You To Express Their Gratitude, Ask How And When The So Called Pledge Was Made. Do Not Hesitate To Inform The Charity Organization If You Do Not Recall Doing So. Use Checks The Best Way To Avoid Being A Victim Of Charity Fraud Is By No Providing Any Credit Card Or Bank Information To The Solicitor, Not Until You Are Very Much Certain That You Wont Be A Victim Of Charity Fraud. By Reviewing All The Data You Have Gathered From The Charitable Organization Is The Best Way To Determine Charity Fraud. Receipt Always Remember To Ask For Proof Of Payment Stating The Amount That You Bestowed And Do Not Forget To Inquire If Your Donation Is Tax Deductible. Avoid Giving Out Cash. In Order To Avoid Being A Victim Of Charity Fraud, It Is Advisable That You Pay By Check (payable To The Charity Organization Not To The Solicitor).
