Prevention in The United States of America
There are several controls as well as laws governing charities as well as businesses that accept donations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), along with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), has regulations in place that can be found on their websites.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides online information about avoiding charity fraud, such as fraudulent schemes that emerge in the wake of natural disasters, claiming to be providing disaster relief. The Internet Crime Complaint Center maintains a list of guidelines to avoid charity fraud when making a donation.
It is advised that people should not only follow certain guidelines when they donate but that they should also consult a list such as the on listed on the BBB’s website. This list includes the participants in the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's National Charity Seal Program. Participants in this program have met the Standards for Charity Accountability and may have, for a fee, display the seal logo on their websites as well as any other printed documents.
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