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1. www.consumerreports.org › money › charitiesBest and Worst Charities for Your Donations - Consumer Reports

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   Nov 22, 2019 · “You don’t want to choose a charity by the name alone, since your donation may go to a questionable group,” says Bennett Weiner, chief operating officer of the charity watchdog BBB Wise Giving...

2. ww.bbb.org › scamtracker › lookupscamSearch for Scams | BBB Scam Tracker | Better Business Bureau

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   1 day ago · Browse and view scams reported to the BBB. Search BBB's database of reported scams and share scams with others to help protect you from existing schemes.

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   How do you spot a scam?

   • COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) How people get scammed has changed over the years, and the Better Business Bureau has adjusted on how to spot a scam. There are several red flags to keep an eye out for, including when on a website, dealing with unknown calls or texts, dealing with identity theft, and paying for something.

   SCAM ALERT: Better Business Bureau provides clues to spot a scam

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   How do I find out if a government program is a scam?

   • Look up the program the person is claiming to represent. Read reviews or veteran experiences by doing a general search online. Search the government program along with the word "scam" to see if anyone has reported it as a fraud. Look to official government websites like USA.gov/benefits and USA.gov/military-assistance to see if the program exists.

   BBB Scam Alert: These veterans’ programs seem real. But watch out for

   www.bbb.org/article/scams/27830-bbb-scam-alert-these-veterans-benefit-programs-seem-real-but-watch-out-for-impostors

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   Is a scam PAC easier than a charity?

   • In regard to potential bad actors trying to skirt the authority of federal regulators and the enforcement challenges facing the FEC, Ann Ravel, a former FEC Commissioner, is quoted in the POLITICO article as saying: “It’s easier for a scam PAC than it is for a charity.”

   ‘Scam PACs’ Are On the Rise: Don’t Confuse Them for Legitimate

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   Did a New York business owner get Fooled by a scammer?

   • A business owner in New York City, Friedman was fooled into giving important financial details to a scammer. “Recently, on a hectic day, I got a text saying there was a problem with my bank account,” she says. It said that for security reasons, she needed to click a provided link and verify her details.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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4. www.scamvoid.netCheck if a Website is Legitimate or Scam | Scamvoid

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   Find out the trustworthiness value of a website (powered by MyWOT) so you can easily identify untrusted and potentially unsafe websites.

5. www.bbb.org › article › scamsBBB Scam Alert: These veterans’ programs seem real. But watch ...

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   Nov 11, 2022 · BBB Scam Tracker has received numerous reports of con artists who pretend to represent the government and target veterans with promises of special grants and other programs. If you or a family...

6. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.

7. www.charitywatch.org › charity-donating-articles‘Scam PACs’ Are On the Rise: Don’t Confuse Them for ...

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   Jun 17, 2020 · Unfortunately, when giving to a “scam PAC,” a donor who thinks she just gave money to help veterans, first responders, or cancer victims may have done little more than help line the pockets of a greedy fundraiser or PAC executive instead.

8. abc17news.com › news › 2021/11/04SCAM ALERT: Better Business Bureau provides clues to spot a scam

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   Nov 4, 2021 · How people get scammed has changed over the years, and the Better Business Bureau has adjusted on how to spot a scam. There are several red flags to keep an eye out for, including when on a...