Beware of Charity Scams

Public News Service reports that scam artists are out in full force during the holiday season.

American Cancer Society Estate and Assets Services Director Jo Rosen says be sure to check out an unfamiliar charity before donating. Reputable charities are more than happy to give potential donors all of the information they need. Also, organizations such as Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau post information—including the percentage of donation dollars that is actually spent on direct services.

For charity information visit charitynavigator.org.

Salvation Army Water Drive

Globe Salvation Army will be collecting bottled water at the Globe train depot on Monday (June 27) from 9:am until 5:pm. This is to benefit firefighters, seniors and the homeless in the Globe area.

Kettle Drive Concludes Christmas Eve

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive is down to its last three days. Your pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters will still make a difference.

As of Tuesday the Salvation Army has given Christmas food boxes and toys to 151 local families.

Tips for Holiday Charity Giving

Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard offers some tips on how to avoid holiday consumer scams:

Make sure you know how your donation will be distributed and how much actually goes to the charity itself, rather than to administrative costs.

Except for the well known traditional bell ringers, don’t give cash and make sure your check is payable to the charity, not an individual.

Never give out personal information to a solicitor either by phone, mail or at your door.

And never give a donation to a charity that offers to take your donation directly from your account, or asks you to send a donation by courier/overnight express mail, or asks you to wire your donation. Donate directly to the organization, either in person—at an event sponsored by the charity—or through the US Postal Service.