Por Verano Stephan<\/p>\n
Como su fiscal de distrito, me comprometo a aumentar la comunicaci\u00f3n y la accesibilidad entre la oficina del fiscal de distrito y ustedes, la comunidad. Una forma en que lo he estado haciendo es a trav\u00e9s de esta columna mensual, donde brindo consejos para el consumidor sobre asuntos de seguridad p\u00fablica.<\/p>\n
The holidays often bring out the best of us, prompting many to adopt a family in need or to donate to a charity. This spirit of caring is what makes us a generous community. Many Californians are giving to charities assisting wildfire victims or vulnerable immigrants this year. Unfortunately, sometimes sham organizations posing as legitimate charities are looking to take advantage of your kindness.<\/p>\n
In this time of giving, be sure you know who you\u2019re dealing with before you give.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what you should consider before donating:<\/strong><\/p>\n Verify the charity is registered and in good standing in the State of California bit.ly\/2Rl8ep6<\/a><\/p>\n Consider the charity\u2019s rating and bona fides \u2013 charitywatch.org and the Better Business Bureau are great sources of information on charities<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve spotted a scam charity, report it to: California Attorney General \u2013 Charitable Trusts Division bit.ly\/2AgA4cq<\/a><\/p>\n If you are considering donating to a crowdfunding site, remember that the sites may not have fully vetted the individuals asking for assistance. It would be more safe to give to people you know. The same goes for third-party recommendations you may come across when scrolling through the internet. They may not have researched the organizations either. You can research charities and relief organizations on your own at give.org.<\/p>\n\n