Charity fraud is on the rise, here are tips to avoid it

In 2017, charitable donations set a record, but consumers also reported losing a record $905 million to fraud. Today we look at our nation’s giving trends and offer tips to make sure your donations are going to a worthy cause.
Fraud watch
This is the season when generosity in America rises to its peak. But be careful of those attempting to take advantage of your favorite cause. In 2018, fraud cases in the U.S., particularly those claiming to help the military and veterans, were so prevalen