FTC Consumer Alerts: Charity fraud awareness, here and abroad

Charity fraud awareness, here and abroad by Rosario Méndez, Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Today is the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW), a coordinated international effort to help charities and donors avoid charity fraud.  The FTC joins state charities regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and international partners in this campaign. By joining forces, we can reach more people and more charities with information and advice. Money lost to bogus charities and scammers means less donations to help those in need. And no one wants that, either here or abroad. Read more  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/10/charity-fraud-awareness-here-and-abroad?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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