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许多美国人都乐于帮助遭受自然灾害的灾民,为对抗疾病捐款或是捐助老兵。
Many Americans make it a point to assist victims of natural disasters, donate to fight diseases and give money to help veterans.
但是他们的慷慨却被某些想要从中渔利的欺诈师盯上了。联邦贸易委员会列出了非法募捐的五大警示。
But their generosity is also noticed by scam artists, who want a piece of that action.
-慈善组织对他的行动、预算和捐款使用都只提供模糊的信息。
-The charity offers only vague information about its mission, budget and how your donation will be used.
-无法为你的捐款提供减税证明。
It won't provide proof that your donation is tax-deductible.
-可能使用接近或类似声誉良好的慈善组织的名称。
-It may use a copycat name that closely resembles a well-known, reputable organization.
-要求你做一个不会收回捐款的承诺。
-It may thank you for making a pledge that you don't recall making.
-使用高压或是情感攻势要求你立刻进行现金捐赠。
-It uses high-pressure and emotional appeals to get you to donate cash immediately.
在你捐赠前认真查找一个合适的慈善组织以便真正需要的人受益于你的慷慨解囊。
You can make sure your generosity benefits the right people by carefully researching a charity before you give.
想要查找更多关于当地州市慈善组织是否注册下相关信息可以到以下网站:Give.org.CharityNavigator.org, CharityWatch.org and GuideStar.org。
Find out whether the charity is registered to solicit inyour state, and check its record at websites like Give.org.CharityNavigator.org, CharityWatch.org and GuideStar.org.
并且即使是合法的慈善组织也应查看是否符合你的捐赠要求。
And even with legitimate charities, make sure the organization's mission lines up with your charitable giving goals.