Charitable giving during the holidays tends to increase. Unfortunately – so do scam attempts wherein criminals try to take advantage of the season to rake in a little extra ill-gained profit. Screening the organizations you may want to donate to can help you ensure that your money goes to legitimate causes.
November 30, 2022
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BBB advises caution, patience with holiday charity donationations
TACOMA — With the holiday season upon us, there will be a lot of charities asking for donations. The Better Business Bureau (bbb.org), which also evaluates and accredits charities as well as businesses, wants people to know it’s okay to resist the emotional appeal and make sure the charity they give to will use the money wisely and well. “What we see quite often is these overly emotional appeals,” Hickle said of holiday charity fundraisers. “So you know, if an appeal is bringing tears to your eyes, just make sure it's also clear about what the charity intends to do to address those issues.