💡 Donating to Charity? Here’s How to Stay Safe 💡 With the season of giving approaching, it’s important to ensure your donations are going to legitimate causes. At Farmer Law, PLLC we want to help you make safe and informed decisions when it comes to charitable giving. Here are a few quick tips: 1. Research the Charity 🔍 Before donating, take a moment to verify the organization. Sites like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance can help. 2. Be Cautious of Unsolicited Requests 🚩 If you get an unexpected request for donations, whether by phone, email, or social media, be cautious. Scammers often impersonate charities, especially in times of crisis. 3. Use Secure Payment Methods 🛡️ Always use a credit card or secure online platform to donate. Avoid sending cash, as it’s harder to track and recover if needed. For more detailed advice on how to donate wisely, check out the FTC’s guide: How to Donate Safely. [https://lnkd.in/eSb3KV5Z] If you ever have concerns about a potential charity scam or need legal advice on protecting your rights, we’re here to help. Stay tuned to Farmer Law, PLLC for information about the tax benefits of charitable donations! Email: Alexis@afarmerlaw.com | Phone: 601-278-4083 | Website: afarmerlaw.com
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If you’re planning to make a donation to support Southern California fire relief efforts, it’s important to exercise caution before opening your wallet. Unfortunately, scammers are already leveraging this catastrophic event for financial gain. Be sure to do your research before selecting a nonprofit to support. Charity Navigator, Give.org and GuideStar are excellent resources for vetting organizations. Beware of these common signs of a charity scam: • Unsolicited communications that demand immediate action • Poor grammar and spelling in messages • Caller IDs that mimic legitimate entities or names that sound like well-known charities • Asking for donations by giving numbers from a gift card or by wiring money If you didn’t initiate the contact, proceed with caution. Don't click links or open email attachments from someone you don't know. For more tips to help protect yourself, click here: https://bit.ly/3PzEYaG Our affiliate California Bank & Trust has made donations to United Way Los Angeles Wildfire Fund, the American Red Cross and the World Central Kitchen Relief Team totaling $100,000.
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Seniors deserve peace of mind when giving back! Did you know that charity scams are on the rise, especially targeting our seniors? But don't worry—we’ve got your back! For just $100, our Senior Pricing Special offers: ◾ 🔍 Charity screening ◾ 📊 Donation monitoring ◾ 🧠 Donor education resources Imagine giving to causes you care about with total confidence. Whether it's disaster relief or local support, we’ll make sure your hard-earned money goes exactly where it should! 🛡️ Why risk falling for a scam when you can give smarter with our help? We investigate and let you decide if it's a go—or a no! 💡 Ready to protect yourself or a loved one? ORDER NOW and feel confident with your donations! 💬 What’s your go-to charity? Have you ever come across a suspicious one? Let’s chat! , , #CharityScreening #SeniorProtection #StopScams #GiveWithConfidence #DonationSafety #FraudPrevention #HelpSeniors #CharityVerification #SupportSmart #ScamBustersGlobal
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Americans are generous, especially when disasters strike. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers that this is a prime time for scammers to use fake charities to target the public. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel warned that “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers. You should never feel pressured by solicitors to immediately give to a charity.” To stay safe, research the authenticity of a charity before donating. For more tips on avoiding fake charities and to access an IRS tool to verify a charity’s legitimacy: https://bit.ly/4h8exFK
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Americans are generous, especially when disasters strike. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers that this is a prime time for scammers to use fake charities to target the public. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel warned that “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers. You should never feel pressured by solicitors to immediately give to a charity.” To stay safe, research the authenticity of a charity before donating. For more tips on avoiding fake charities and to access an IRS tool to verify a charity’s legitimacy: https://bit.ly/4h8exFK
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Americans are generous, especially when disasters strike. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers that this is a prime time for scammers to use fake charities to target the public. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel warned that “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers. You should never feel pressured by solicitors to immediately give to a charity.” To stay safe, research the authenticity of a charity before donating. For more tips on avoiding fake charities and to access an IRS tool to verify a charity’s legitimacy: https://bit.ly/4h8exFK
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If you’re planning to make a donation to support Southern California fire relief efforts, it’s important to exercise caution before opening your wallet. Be sure to do your research before selecting a nonprofit to support. Charity Navigator, Give.org and GuideStar are excellent resources for vetting organizations. Beware of these common signs of a charity scam: • Unsolicited communications that demand immediate action • Poor grammar and spelling in messages • Caller IDs that mimic legitimate entities or names that sound like well-known charities • Asking for donations by giving numbers from a gift card or by wiring money If you didn’t initiate the contact, proceed with caution. Don't click links or open email attachments from someone you don't know. For more tips to help protect yourself, visit: https://bit.ly/3CbTRNg Our affiliate California Bank & Trust has made donations to United Way Los Angeles Wildfire Fund, the American Red Cross and the World Central Kitchen Relief Team totaling $100,000.
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Would you like to feel that your community is becoming safer? MFW would too. That's why we organized 'Safety In Numbers', a charity auction to support Peel Crime Stoppers & UN SDG Action Campaign Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. #PeelCrimeStoppers Mission? To create safer communities through better engagement with community stakeholders. With the help of talented local artists, Flash Security Services Ltd, and our amazing community, we raised $1,454 to fight crime and promote peace and safer communities. But this is just the beginning. Together, we can build a community where everyone feels secure. Want to be part of the change? Here's how you can help: 1. Support Peel Crime Stoppers and local crime prevention initiatives 2. Encourage your work place to donation match a charity campaign with MetaFundWe 3. Donate to impactful charities on metafundwe.com Join us in making a difference. Because when it comes to safety, we're stronger in numbers. 👥 #SafetyInNumbers #CrimePrevention #SDG16 #CommunityAction #SDGAction #CommunityImpact #Safety #Philanthropy #DonateToday #CharityFundraiser #MakeADifference #UNSDG #SDGAction
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Americans are generous, especially when disasters strike. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers that this is a prime time for scammers to use fake charities to target the public. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel warned that “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers. You should never feel pressured by solicitors to immediately give to a charity.” To stay safe, research the authenticity of a charity before donating. For more tips on avoiding fake charities and to access an IRS tool to verify a charity’s legitimacy: https://bit.ly/4h8exFK
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Americans are generous, especially when disasters strike. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the IRS is cautioning taxpayers that this is a prime time for scammers to use fake charities to target the public. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel warned that “Too often, criminals take advantage of would-be donors’ kindness by stealing money and personal information from well-meaning taxpayers. You should never feel pressured by solicitors to immediately give to a charity.” To stay safe, research the authenticity of a charity before donating. For more tips on avoiding fake charities and to access an IRS tool to verify a charity’s legitimacy: https://bit.ly/4h8exFK
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You put smiles on rescue calves' faces 🥹. Will you please continue helping us make a difference? Voting now matters more than ever. MyGivingCircle is offering grants to ALL charities this December! All we have to do is receive at least5,000 votes, will you help us? My Giving Circle is a social enterprise that helps charities and not-for-profits access grants. Each year they distribute life-changing sums to help support charities do what they do best. With your votes, we could be within a chance of receiving a portion of that grant! What's better is voting takes less than a minute. Simply follow the link below to vote now (be sure to verify your email in the email they send you to confirm your vote!). https://lnkd.in/gEZQRJnP There is an option to donate, this is of course completely up to you, you can skip and still vote! Donations do count toward votes, so anything you can spare will be extremely helpful. However, just voting is more than enough and we are so grateful. This grant can help support the rescuing, rehabilitation and rehoming of farm animals in need. Please take a minute to vote now. Want to go one step further? Please share this post with your followers, friends and family 🫶
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