One of the more common scams around the holiday season is also one of the more simple ones - the person gets a phone call from someone claiming to represent a charity, gives the sales pitch over the phone about helping widows and orphans or whomever and then asks the person for their credit card number. It goes without saying, of course, that the charity is nonexistent and the person is giving his personal information to a scammer.
The same old rules apply to this situation - NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION to an unknown person or entity on the other side of the phone. Most charitable organizations nowadays are fully aware and cognizant that people are very cautious about giving out personal information over the phone so they no longer use telephone solicitations. Mailings and email solicitations are far more common and expected.
It is hard to say that one should never give out personal information, especially when a charity is involved. But, once again, it is clear that the dangers outweigh the benefits. Be aware, however, that during the holiday season, scammers and fraudsters prey on the goodwill of people. Better to use an established charity of which you are aware and know where your money is going then to fall for a scam.
The same old rules apply to this situation - NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION to an unknown person or entity on the other side of the phone. Most charitable organizations nowadays are fully aware and cognizant that people are very cautious about giving out personal information over the phone so they no longer use telephone solicitations. Mailings and email solicitations are far more common and expected.
It is hard to say that one should never give out personal information, especially when a charity is involved. But, once again, it is clear that the dangers outweigh the benefits. Be aware, however, that during the holiday season, scammers and fraudsters prey on the goodwill of people. Better to use an established charity of which you are aware and know where your money is going then to fall for a scam.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
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