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{{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= March 2017}}{{Scams to Avoid TOC}} | {{REVIEWEDPLS | reviewer = [[People's Law School]]|date= March 2017}}{{Scams to Avoid TOC}} | ||
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. | ||
