Finding Charity Ratings Before You Donate

A wide variety of legitimate charitable organizations raise awareness, help those in need and fight for worthy causes. However, the prevalence of charity fraud makes it necessary to use caution before donating your hard-earned money. A common way to protect yourself against scams is to check charity ratings compiled by major watchdog groups. Another benefit of checking ratings is it allows you to compare charities and helps you choose an organization to which you will donate.

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