Treehuggers Bracelets
February 13th, 2020
Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.
Browsing the "charity" Tag
4Amazonia
January 30th, 2020
Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with company selling bracelets to benefit Australia with the tagline, "One Bracelet. One Tree."
The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org
March 16th, 2018
Why we're hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.
American Breast Cancer Foundation
October 27th, 2017
January 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action
Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams
August 30th, 2017
If you're going to give, give wisely.
International Union of Police Association, AFL-CIO
August 30th, 2017
January 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action
Misleading Claims That May Sabotage Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 1st, 2016
Be wary of claims like these when making (and keeping) New Year's resolutions for 2016.
The Doom that Came to Kickstarter
June 12th, 2015
Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.
Savers
May 26th, 2015
Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.
FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers
May 19th, 2015
FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.
Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate
April 28th, 2015
Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.
Take Steps to Safely Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Victims
November 12th, 2013
Avoid being scammed by fraudsters preying on relief efforts.
Firefighters Charitable Foundation
June 17th, 2013
Firefighters Charitable Foundation placed fifth in the Tampa Bay Times list of the worst charities in America. According to the
American Breast Cancer Foundation
June 17th, 2013
The American Breast Cancer Foundation was recently named to a list of America’s worst charities by The Tampa Bay Times
Children’s Wish Foundation International
June 17th, 2013
Children’s Wish Foundation International has been named to a list of America’s worst charities by the Tampa Bay Times and
Cancer Fund of America
June 17th, 2013
UPDATE: The Cancer Fund of America, along with Cancer Support Services, has agreed to dissolve under a settlement with the
Kids Wish Network
June 17th, 2013
Kids Wish Network claims that it is “dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life
Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams
April 19th, 2013
Sadly, tragedies are an opportunity for scammers to set up fake charities.
Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help
April 17th, 2013
Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.
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