Charity and Sales Scams - Revision history

Drew Jackson: /* Research the company */

2017-04-25T20:44:51Z

Research the company

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	===Research the company===		===Research the company===
	Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the ~~“Where~~ to Get ~~Help”~~ section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word ~~“reviews”~~ or ~~“complaints”~~.		Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the "[[Where to Get Help for Scams to Avoid\|Where to Get Help]]" section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word "reviews" or "complaints".

	===Make sure you understand the offer ===		===Make sure you understand the offer ===

Drew Jackson: /* Charity scams */

2017-04-25T20:41:33Z

Charity scams

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	{{PLSTipsbox		{{PLSTipsbox
	\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the Canada Revenue Agency’s [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/~~charities~~ Registered Charities Listing].		\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the Canada Revenue Agency’s [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/lstngs/menu-eng.html Registered Charities Listing].
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Drew Jackson: /* Charity scams */

2017-04-25T20:40:45Z

Charity scams

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	\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities ~~Canada Revenue Agency’s~~ Registered Charities Listing].		\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the Canada Revenue Agency’s [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities Registered Charities Listing].
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Drew Jackson: /* Charity scams */

2017-04-25T20:40:28Z

Charity scams

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	{{PLSTipsbox		{{PLSTipsbox
	\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the ~~Canada Revenue Agency’s Registered Charities Listing at~~ www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities.		\| text = You can check whether a charity that has approached you is genuine by searching over the [http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/charities Canada Revenue Agency’s Registered Charities Listing].
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Drew Jackson: /* Preventing problems */

2017-04-25T20:39:14Z

Preventing problems

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	Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.		Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.

	===1. Never pay at the door===		===Never pay at the door===
	Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.		Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.

	===2. Research the company===		===Research the company===
	Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the “Where to Get Help” section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word “reviews” or “complaints”.		Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the “Where to Get Help” section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word “reviews” or “complaints”.

	===3. Make sure you understand the offer ===		===Make sure you understand the offer ===
	Take the time to understand all the terms and conditions and costs involved before making a purchase or donation.		Take the time to understand all the terms and conditions and costs involved before making a purchase or donation.

	===4. Protect your personal information===		===Protect your personal information===
	Don’t give out your credit or debit card information unless you are certain the company or charity is genuine.		Don’t give out your credit or debit card information unless you are certain the company or charity is genuine.

	===5. Read your statements===		===Read your statements===
	Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.		Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.

Drew Jackson at 20:38, 25 April 2017

2017-04-25T20:38:38Z

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	Some people try to trick you into donating money to a fake charity or cheat you when you buy something.		Some people try to trick you into donating money to a fake charity or cheat you when you buy something.

	==~~Scam 1.~~ Charity scams==		==Charity scams==
	A '''charity scam''' is when someone asks you to make a donation to a fake charity or pretends to be from a real charity.		A '''charity scam''' is when someone asks you to make a donation to a fake charity or pretends to be from a real charity.

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	Fake charities will typically try to pressure you to give a donation on the spot. If you do not want to donate any money, you don’t have to. Simply ignore the email or letter, hang up the phone, or say “No thanks, I’m not interested” to the person at your door.		Fake charities will typically try to pressure you to give a donation on the spot. If you do not want to donate any money, you don’t have to. Simply ignore the email or letter, hang up the phone, or say “No thanks, I’m not interested” to the person at your door.

	== ~~Scam 2.~~ Free trial scams==		== Free trial scams==
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	== ~~Scam 3.~~ Door-to-door scams==		== Door-to-door scams==
	Some people rely on old-fashioned techniques to try deceiving you. In a '''door-to-door scam''', someone knocks on your door and offers a product or service, but their true goal is to steal from you. They will typically do this by convincing you to pay cash up-front for a service that is never provided. The service might be roofing your home, pruning your trees, or installing a security system.		Some people rely on old-fashioned techniques to try deceiving you. In a '''door-to-door scam''', someone knocks on your door and offers a product or service, but their true goal is to steal from you. They will typically do this by convincing you to pay cash up-front for a service that is never provided. The service might be roofing your home, pruning your trees, or installing a security system.

Drew Jackson at 20:37, 25 April 2017

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	Some people try to trick you into donating money to a fake charity or cheat you when you buy something.		Some people try to trick you into donating money to a fake charity or cheat you when you buy something.

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	===1. Never pay at the door===		===1. Never pay at the door===
	Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.		Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.

	===2. Research the company===		===2. Research the company===
	Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the “Where to Get Help” section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word “reviews” or “complaints”.		Ask for written information to be sent to you about the charity or company. Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the charity or company (see the “Where to Get Help” section for contact details). See what other people are saying about them by searching online for the name of the organization and the word “reviews” or “complaints”.

	===3. Make sure you understand the offer ===		===3. Make sure you understand the offer ===
	Take the time to understand all the terms and conditions and costs involved before making a purchase or donation.		Take the time to understand all the terms and conditions and costs involved before making a purchase or donation.

	===4. Protect your personal information===		===4. Protect your personal information===
	Don’t give out your credit or debit card information unless you are certain the company or charity is genuine.		Don’t give out your credit or debit card information unless you are certain the company or charity is genuine.

	===5. Read your statements===		===5. Read your statements===
	Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.		Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.

Elena Renderos at 03:34, 25 April 2017

2017-04-25T03:34:53Z

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	===5. Read your statements===		===5. Read your statements===
	Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.		Read your bank and credit card statements. That way you'll know right away if you're being charged for something you didn't authorize.


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Elena Renderos at 02:18, 24 April 2017

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	==Preventing problems==		==Preventing problems==
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	Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.		Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.
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	===1. Never pay at the door===		===1. Never pay at the door===

Elena Renderos at 02:17, 24 April 2017

2017-04-24T02:17:49Z

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	==Preventing problems==		==Preventing problems==
	Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.		Here are ways to reduce the risk of being the victim of a charity or sales scam.
			[[File:Scams_to_Avoid_-_Contents1.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]

	===1. Never pay at the door===		===1. Never pay at the door===
	Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.		Never give money or credit card information at the door. Take the time to do some research first.