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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. According to the Charitable Aid Foundation, 71% of people in the UK regularly donate money to charitable causes.
Nov 9, 2022 · If a Facebook friend sends you a message inviting you to apply for a grant, there's a good chance they've been hacked by fraudsters trying to steal personal details.
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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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
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.
Nov 28, 2023 · To mark ‘Giving Tuesday’, an international day of increased generosity, the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) and Action Fraud have today launched their...
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Oct 21, 2024 · How do you know if the grant offer is legitimate or a scam? One clue: You must apply for all grants. Another tip: U.S. grants to a business or nonprofit are for the sole benefit of the company, not for personal use. Read this blog to learn the other signs of a grant scam.
