NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. (WKBW) — Nationwide there are 1.5 million charitable organizations. Giving Tuesday is in full effect in Western New York and ensuring a safe donation can be tricky.
Communications Director at the Better Business Bureau Matt Krueger said those wanting to donate need to be very careful, and it's important to keep an eye out for scammers.
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"You want to make sure your money is going where you want it to go that it's helping the people you want it to help," he said.
Donating safely check list:
- Do research
- Double check for credible organization names
- Take as much time as need when donating
- Find out where the money is going and how much is going there
He shares the name of an organization is one of the most important pieces when safely donating.
"Make sure you double check the name," Krueger said. "It's very confusing because there are so many charities that have similar sounding names. It would be like looking for the BBB and instead finding the B for better business."
Krueger said when conducting research the Better Business Bureau websiteis a good avenue.
"Be careful. Make sure you check all the information you can before you make your donation," he said.
