Avoid Donation Scams
In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti this article on the Christian Science Monitor website is a good reminder that there are people out there seeking to scam those wishing to help out of their money. Week of Compassion is the face of our denominational crisis response all around the world. They help in far away places and around the corner. If you are looking for a safe places that has low overhead (less than ten cents on the dollar) and will contribute 100% of your donation for earthquake relief in Haiti, click here to visit their site. Here is a few paragraphs from the article.
Five Tips to Avoid Haiti Relief Scams
By Husna Haq Correspondent / January 15, 2010 | Christian Science Monitor
Within 24 hours of the Haitian earthquake, scammers were at work trying to profit from the disaster. The scams ranged from e-mails asking donors for help to phone calls soliciting funds to phony relief websites harvesting credit card numbers.
“Not only do Americans need to be concerned about avoiding fraud, they also need to make sure their money goes to competent relief organizations that are equipped and experienced to handle the unique challenges of providing assistance,” Taylor says.