In the world, many people need help. For example, there might be a hurricane, and they are homeless and need food or medical assistance. That’s where charities come in, and money raised is used to help these people. People can now make their contributions online through easy access to the internet. But how can they make sure they contribute to charity online safely?
Know your charity
Giving to charity is a personal decision, whether offline or online. Before giving, always make sure you have information about the charity. Look for the mission statement, description of the program achievements, and the list of people heading the organization. Don’t trust the web address just because it ends the switch org; that is not a justification.
It is a genuine charitable trust. Unfortunately, people have become cunning and buy org web addresses to con people. To ensure it’s a registered organization, check with the state government for documentation.
Get the contact information.
Before giving, ensure that you can contact them online through their website, email, or even offline via phone. If the organization’s website is not functioning, you can contact them by phone and ask to see a physical address.
It’s a safety measure when giving online charity donations to avoid scammers. In online donations platforms, there are a lot of scammers who have nice charity websites to raise money and then disappear. Having the information about their location will help you avoid these scammers.
Ensure you follow safety measures
If you use your credit card to contribute to charity, make sure the sites are secure. One thing you can do is ensure the site uses encryption technology to protect you. In addition, always check the page’s address bar asking for sensitive details and ensure either URL starts with “https.”. The s at the end of the address stands for secure and shows that sensitive information will be transmitted but securely. Also, ensure that the charity’s protection technology is up to date to protect you from hackers.
Contributing to charity is a noble thing to do. However, be very careful to avoid scammers and hackers when sharing sensitive information.
