You can also use the Tax-Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool at www.irs.gov to locate a charity’s exemption status. Donate ...

With the holiday season upon us, authorities are warning consumers to be careful of scams that typically surge this time of ...

Two of the most prevalent holiday scams, the FBI says, are non-delivery and non-payment scams: Non-delivery: Payment is sent ...

Sadly, fraudsters know this and are also looking to cash in, usually by pretending to represent real or fake charities to steal people’s money. Here’s what to look out for to avoid donating your money ...

Many of us like to be charitable during the holidays, but expert says scammers are trying to take advantage of our generosity ...

It's known as an "affinity scam", and works by online crooks pretending to be associated with charities. The scam is common at Christmas, but keep in mind that you can be targeted at any time of ...

A recent indictment of former Apple employees has put a magnifying glass to potential fraud committed against corporate ...

December is the “season of giving” for charities across the country. Unfortunately, scammers know this and seek to take ...

Before you finish up your holiday shopping, here are some common scams they say you should watch out for. Scammers create fake charities for victims to donate to, especially during this time of ...