FBI Warns of Charity Fraud Surge

The FBI in Birmingham warns of a surge in charity fraud this holiday season. Scammers exploit generosity, creating fake charities to divert donations from legitimate causes. Fraudulent schemes often appear via emails, social media, crowdfunding, and cold calls. Always research an organization before donating. Established charities are safest. Be wary of similar-sounding groups and websites ending in dot com. Report suspected fraud to the FBI at 205-326-6166 or online. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.