How to avoid being scammed when you want to donate to a charity

King donates to charity’s humanitarian work in Syria

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I was scammed out of my $80,000 life savings by online con artist who pretended to be my favourite British pop star

Daily Mail

A woman has warned people to be vigilant online after she was conned into draining all her life savings by a scammer posing as her favourite singer. A woman has warned people to be vigilant online after she was conned into draining all her life savings by a scammer posing as her favourite singer Growing up, Kirsten Zuk, 58, was …

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UK’s most generous city revealed, according to GoFundMe data

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Households expected to give £2.8bn to charities during last two months of 2024

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GivingTuesday fundraising total climbs for the first time in years as generous Americans raise $3.6bn

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Meta cracks down on ‘pig butchering’ scams, claims to have removed over 2 million accounts

Firstpost

Pg butchering scams involves fraudsters tricking victims — often found on social media or dating platforms — into fake cryptocurrency investments or financial schemes. Such scams have siphoned off more than $75 billion globally since 2020 Meta has been actively tracking the criminal networks behind pig butchering scams for the past two years, noting their increasing global spread. Described as …

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2 months ago

Beyond the scandals: How crypto is quietly revolutionizing philanthropy

Salon

Sam Bankman-Fried, Changpeng Zhao, Mt. These names and their associated scandals have dominated crypto news and buried cryptocurrency and blockchain's potential for revolutionary humanitarian impact. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has championed using memecoin momentum for good, saying, “I want to see quality fun projects that positively impact the ecosystem and the world.” In October 2024 alone, he donated nearly $2 …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

GoFundMe Taps into Gen Z's Social Media for Fundraising

Associated Press

GoFundMe is expanding its reach into the social media space to attract younger donors. The company will launch new tools and features, including video game streaming widgets, personalized profiles, and an Instagram donation button. These features are designed to make it easier for Gen Z donors to give and support causes they care about. The company also plans to partner …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

9m people caught out by financial scams in past year, Citizens Advice estimates

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count

NPR

From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Residents are reeling from devastating rain and flooding from Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Give priority to local nonprofits that have an established presence in the area, says Victoria Vrana, CEO of Global Giving, an organization that connects donors to …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

On Giving Tuesday: In a world full of disasters, how to make your donations count

NPR

On Giving Tuesday: In a world full of disasters, how to make your donations count toggle caption Claire Harbage/NPR; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Giving Tuesday has been around since 2012 — a global call for generosity inspired by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. Give priority to local nonprofits that have an established presence in the area, says Victoria …

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3 months ago

UK govt to introduce new principles for gifts to lawmakers

China Daily

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference, during his visit to the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Oct 2. The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has repaid the cost of gifts and hospitality he has received since becoming national leader in July, following criticism and heightened scrutiny of political donations. Gifts Starmer has repaid …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Meta partners with UK banks to combat fraud

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Humanitarians enlist entertainers and creators to reach impassioned youth during United Nations week

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Campbell can serve, but can she give? Model barred from being charity trustee

LA Times

Money from Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief charity was used to fund the model’s luxurious trip to Cannes and other expenditures, the Charity Commission in U.K. alleges. The Charity Commission, which registers and regulates charities in England and Wales, found Campbell’s charity to be “poorly governed” with “inadequate financial management” after a three-year investigation into the organization’s financial activities. The …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Charity donations from FTSE 100 firms ‘have not keep pace with profits’

The Independent

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf faces review over £250k Gaza funding

The Telegraph

Former first minister Humza Yousaf faces a review into a series of donations the Scottish government made to a Gaza aid agency while members of his family were trapped in the warzone. Earlier this year, The Telegraph revealed that Mr Yousaf overrode officials to give £250,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. He stepped in after officials recommended …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

These nonprofits enrich fundraisers — and neglect their causes

Raw Story

In September 2020, the Federal Trade Commission joined regulators in four states to sue four men behind a notorious telemarketing company called Outreach Calling. The American Breast Cancer Coalition, for example, has taken in nearly $9 million from donors since 2019 and has spent less than half of 1% of that on “voter advocacy and outreach.” The rest of the …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Crypto Scammers Are Targeting Trump’s MAGA Supporters

Wired

Last month, former president and convicted felon Donald Trump announced that his campaign would accept donations in cryptocurrency. In the weeks that followed, the cybercrime detection firm Netcraft found dozens of scam websites seeking to target Trump supporters and swindle them out of their crypto, according to a report shared exclusively with WIRED. And while the Trump campaign accepts donations …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

How to spot a travel scam on social media – and avoid losing hundreds of pounds

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Typical scam accounts include: @easyJet_easy_ @CareBritish Seen Dolye CEO British Airways The villains’ aim is to persuade innocent travellers to …

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7 months, 1 week ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledges to donate most of his wealth

Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Giving Pledge announced Tuesday that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has joined its list of wealthy philanthropists committed to donating over half their fortunes. Now Altman, who initially founded his company as a nonprofit research lab dedicated to safely building AI for humanity’s benefit, says he wants to focus his philanthropic giving on “technology that helps create …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

What does Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity do – and why is it in trouble?

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

In unusual push, funders band together to get out grants around election work ‘early’

Associated Press

A small portion of the billions spent around the November election will go to nonprofits working to boost voter participation and access to voting around the country. “To create a kind of underlying assumption that being an effective and responsible philanthropist means not waiting to make grants in an election year.” The campaign asked funders to make every effort to …

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9 months ago

What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving?

Associated Press

Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but those receiving grants from her recent open call for nonprofits do offer some insights, experts say. Understanding Scott’s giving, which she doesn’t discuss beyond essays on her website, remains a high priority for many nonprofits dreaming of receiving one of her large, unrestricted gifts. Fitzgerald, of Panorama Global, which …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

The super-rich are trying new approaches to philanthropy

Live Mint

A nudge is not always enough to force change within an industry. In many ways, this new no-strings approach is a reaction to the approach, known as “philanthrocapitalism”, that has dominated the giving industry since the turn of the millennium. Rohini Nilekani, an Indian philanthropist, believes recipients, not funders, are best placed to decide how funds are spent.“I don’t see …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million, more than doubling her planned gifts to nonprofit applicants

Associated Press

Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call for applications. Competitions like Scott’s open call can help organizations who do not have connections with a specific funder get considered, said Renee Karibi-Whyte, senior vice president, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. “One of the best things about prize …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Online fundraisers for violent West Bank settlers raised thousands, despite international sanctions

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Social media platforms and search engines still littered with scam ads – Which?

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1 year ago

The experiment to give people in poverty cash (Universal Basic Income version) : Planet Money : NPR

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The Universal Basic Income experiment in Kenya There's this fundamental question in economics that has proven really hard to answer: What's a good way to help people out of poverty? The old-school way was to fund programs that would support very particular things, like buying cows for a village, giving people business training, or building schools. Sponsor Message The success …

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1 year ago

Lack of transparency shrouds donations-based crowdfunding

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Sandhya had sought the help of crowdfunding site Ketto for meeting the medical expenses of her mother, who is suffering from cancer. Initially, the site said that they did not have any platform fee for usual service and would charge only a total of 3.45 per cent of the accrued amount as GST and payment gateway charges. When she …

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1 year ago

John Carter nearly drained his savings giving to charity — his family say those who targeted him need to be put on notice

ABC

When pensioner John Carter was moving into care earlier this year, his family was sorting through his belongings and made an alarming discovery. John Carter’s nephew Gary Van der Linde, who lives nearly 200km away, helped him cancel more than 20 direct debits each month. Mr Carter's nephew Gary Van Der Linde, who lives 200 kilometres away in Lilydale, said …

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Planning to Give – Planning and Budgeting are the Key to Wealth Management and Philanthropy

LA Times

During the holidays, many people consider charitable giving by offering a one-time gift. Driven by that challenge, we are seeing people look at their overall charitable strategy.” The non-monetary benefits of planning can include creating a family giving strategy that helps parents teach children lessons about money while sharing values. Strategies include bunching contributions in a particular calendar year, utilizing …

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1 year ago

Should charity be done directly or through a trust?

Live Mint

Should people donate directly or through a charitable trust? From an income tax perspective, the charitable trust option does seem to be the better option, since donations to a charitable trust made by a donor are eligible for deduction of 50% under section 80G from the taxable income, subject to certain limits. The tax advantages of having one’s own charitable …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott reveals the groups that got some of her $2.1 billion in gifts in 2023

Associated Press

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $2.1 billion in the past year, she said in an online post, bringing her total reported giving to more than $16 billion since 2019. While previous announcements have included detailed essays about the reasons for her donations, Scott offered only a three-sentence post titled “” this year, writing, “Excited to call attention to these 360 outstanding …

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1 year, 1 month ago

How to recognise a crypto scam

The Hindu

Even if you do not invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin, you can still be the victim of a crypto scam. Many crypto scammers target amateur traders who may not understand the technology behind blockchains, or even everyday internet users with zero crypto holdings. Remember that a crypto scam can reach you through the digital channels you use …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Giving Tuesday: How to donate with purpose and intention : Life Kit : NPR

NPR

Giving Tuesday: How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention Enlarge this image Westend61/Getty Images Westend61/Getty Images Giving Tuesday is this week. In general, he says, donating to a charity is a lot like voting for an issue you believe in — except "you're voting where you're putting your money." Make a list of the issues you care …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Cybercriminals use Israel-Hamas conflict to spread crypto fundraising scams on X, Telegram and Instagram: Report

The Hindu

Scammers are using the Israel-Hamas conflict and the death of civilians in Palestine and Gaza to list dubious cryptocurrency wallet addresses and lure unsuspecting victims into sending them funds. Several posts on X, formerly Twitter, Telegram and Instagram were found to list dubious cryptocurrency wallets, a report from the Bleeping Computer said. Posts on social networking platforms share emotive messages …

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1 year, 3 months ago

$999,999.99 donation glitch stirs controversy, Why Twitch streamers are targeted

Hindustan Times

Twitch streamers are often grateful for donations from their viewers, as they are a major source of income for them. Twitch streamers are getting fooled by fake donations But, some streamers have recently fallen victim to a new prank that involves fake donations of huge amounts. On September 17, several popular streamers, including Forsen and Jankos, received notifications of donations …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year. Because someone may be spoofing them.” Offers also tend to come with time pressure: “Make big money fast!” “Once-in-a-lifetime offer, gone tomorrow!” Or elaborate steps that require infusions of more money at each stage, such as …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Help is needed as wildfires ravage Hawaii. How to know your donation is going to a legitimate charity

CNN

CNN — Residents of Maui have suffered widespread devastation as wildfires ravage the Hawaiian island, along with Hawaii’s Big Island. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images If you’re looking to donate money to help those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii — or looking to support any charitable cause close to your heart — it’s important to follow certain steps to ensure …

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1 year, 5 months ago

People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe

Associated Press

NEW YORK — With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. “It’ll take 30 or 40 seconds longer, but go ahead and do that because it could save you a lot of money every time,” he said. “But you’d be surprised by the number of people who fall for people calling from …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Does being in a good mood make you more generous? Researchers say yes and charities should take note

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Those ads showing caged dogs and desperate looking cats while Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel” played in the background have been not just effective at making viewers sad, but also remarkably successful at raising money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals since 2007. However, a new study shows other strategies may also …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns

Associated Press

Nearly 40% of the money raised by the WHO Foundation in its first two years came from anonymous sources, worrying some that donors may be trying to influence the World Health Organization and its role in shaping global health policy with their gifts. They say companies may donate to the foundation to influence the WHO’s global health policies and reports …

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1 year, 5 months ago

MacKenzie Scott’s $250 million open call for donations yields applications from 6,353 nonprofits

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s first open call for grants yielded 6,353 applications from nonprofits — meaning candidates have at least a 4% chance of being selected for a $1 million grant. Scott has shaken up philanthropic giving since 2019, dropping large, unrestricted and unexpected donations on nonprofits when she began giving away the fortune she came into …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Hundreds of charities in limbo following King’s accession

The Telegraph

Several charities have told The Telegraph they hope they will be given a suitably high-profile royal patron to help support them, emphasising that they found such a presence invaluable in promoting their work. ‘Unwavering support’ Beccy Speight, the RSPB’s chief executive, said: “Her Majesty showed unwavering support as the patron of the RSPB, for which we are hugely grateful. The …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Donor nations scramble to find billions of dollars of funding for Syrian aid

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Effective Altruism and its critics debate: where should you donate your money?

Slate

Curtis is setting aside a large chunk of money to give to charity, and it is up to us to persuade him where he should donate. On this episode, effective altruism’s defenders and critics try to persuade Curtis where and how to give. And do the recent scandals involving “effective altruism” implicate its philosophical foundations? Then we turn to the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

TSB warns about scams on platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

The Independent

TSB has issued a warning on the scale of social media scams taking place through services such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, as the bank says a significant proportion of the cases it sees have been coming through these platforms. Paul Davis, director of fraud prevention, TSB, said: “Social media companies must urgently clean up their platforms to protect the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Nonprofits scramble for help amid dearth of volunteers

Associated Press

CASA of Lexington has tried just about everything to find volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children with the Kentucky nonprofit. “This is a wake-up call for the social sector, which depends on volunteers, especially as needs for services remain high,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO of AmeriCorps, which has opened its yearly grant program to award …

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