五個警示標誌幫你識別慈善欺詐

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Many Americans make it a point to assist victims of natural disasters, donate to fight diseases and give money to help veterans.

許多美國人都樂於幫助遭受自然災害的災民，爲對抗疾病捐款或是捐助老兵。

But their generosity is also noticed by scam artists, who want a piece of that action.

但是他們的慷慨卻被某些想要從中漁利的欺詐師盯上了。聯邦貿易委員會列出了非法募捐的五大警示。

-The charity offers only vague information about its mission, budget and how your donation will be used.

-慈善組織對他的行動、預算和捐款使用都只提供模糊的信息。

It won't provide proof that your donation is tax-deductible.

-無法爲你的捐款提供減稅證明。

-It may use a copycat name that closely resembles a well-known, reputable organization.

-可能使用接近或類似聲譽良好的慈善組織的名稱。

-It may thank you for making a pledge that you don't recall making.

-要求你做一個不會收回捐款的承諾。

-It uses high-pressure and emotional appeals to get you to donate cash immediately.

-使用高壓或是情感攻勢要求你立刻進行現金捐贈。

You can make sure your generosity benefits the right people by carefully researching a charity before you give.

在你捐贈前認真查找一個合適的慈善組織以便真正需要的人受益於你的慷慨解囊。

Find out whether the charity is registered to solicit inyour state, and check its record at websites like , and .

想要查找更多關於當地州市慈善組織是否註冊下相關信息可以到以下網站：, and 。

And even with legitimate charities, make sure the organization's mission lines up with your charitable giving goals.

並且即使是合法的慈善組織也應查看是否符合你的捐贈要求。