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Nov 28, 2023 · Charity fraud is when scammers impersonate well-known charities or pretend to be fundraising for a charitable cause. They do this by creating fake websites, sending phishing emails or making social media accounts which all ask for money.
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- You can take this preventative action now:
This alert is being issued because of increasing reports of phishing scams. We are urging charities to be vigilant and protect themselves from harm.
Phishing is when fraudsters attempt to hoax users and get hold of sensitive information such as:
They do this through electronic communication like email, pop-up message, phone call or text message.
Action Fraud get around 8,000 reports of phishing each month, which shows the scale of these scams.
Charities, like any other organisation, can be at risk and we are urging trustees to be vigilant.
It’s important to consider how to protect your charity from harm online. You can read detailed advice from government on improving cyber security. You can also find out how to become accredited under the Cyber Essentials Scheme.
•make sure charity software has up-to-date virus protection (though it will not always prevent you from becoming infected)
•don’t click on links or open any attachments you receive in unsolicited emails or SMS messages. Fraudsters can ‘spoof’ an email address to make it look like it’s from a trusted source. If you’re unsure, check the email header to identify the true source of communication. Information on how to find email headers is available on the MX Toolbox website
•always install software updates as soon as they become available, they will often include fixes for critical security vulnerabilities
•if your current software does not offer an ‘anti-spyware’ function, consider installing software which does, it can detect key loggers
•make regular backups of your important files to an external hard drive, memory stick or online storage provider. But, it’s important that the device you back up to is not left connected to your computer, as a malware infection could spread to that too
•if you suspect your bank details have been accessed, you should contact your bank immediately
Oct 13, 2024 · If someone reaches out to inform you that you have won a $10,000 grant to fix your roof, but you never applied for a grant to fix your roof in the first place, then it is too good to be true! It is a scam.
Nov 28, 2023 · Most fundraising appeals are genuine, so the risk of fraud should not put you off giving to charities. Instead, follow a few simple steps to ensure your donations don’t end up in the wrong hands.
Oct 21, 2024 · How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? In this situation, it’s wise to recall two adages: 1) If it appears too good to be true, it probably is, and 2) there is no such thing as a free lunch.
- Hal Shelton
Jun 15, 2018 · Two recent phony charity scams give CharityWatch the opportunity to remind donors how easy it can be to fall victim to charity name confusion, and to reinforce the importance of checking the legitimacy of a charity before giving.
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What is grant fraud? For the purpose of this guide, we consider grant fraud as the dishonest application or deliberate misuse of grant funding by an individual or organisation external to the foundation. Grant fraud is just one type of fraud. Steps taken to prevent grant fraud should be part of broader
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