Donating Charity

Many organizations rely on charitable payments for the very important work they carry out. But as always not all are what they seem to be.

So it’s important to learn how to spot the scammers.

Make sure the website you are making payments on is secure.

To ensure you are donating safely:

Always type in the charity’s website yourself rather than click a link that might take you to a copycat website.
Using apps abroad can lead to higher bills. Consider switching off mobile data roaming while you are away.
Do not respond to requests to donate through a money transfer company such as Western Union or MoneyGram, as this is a tactic commonly used in scams.
Using apps abroad can lead to higher bills. Consider switching off mobile data roaming while you are away.
Ensure that the charity is genuine before giving banking details.
Using apps abroad can lead to higher bills. Consider switching off mobile data roaming while you are away.
If you think you may have given your account details to an impostor or bogus charity, contact your bank immediately.