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Charitable Donations - Get the Facts Before You GiveAdobe Acrobat PDF Version available Know the FactsDonations are a critical source of funding for many worthwhile causes. Unfortunately, there are con artists who pretend to be raising money for charity, but keep donations for their personal gain. They may contact you by mail, e-mail, telephone or in person. Once a donation has been made, there is usually nothing you can do to get it back. Before making any donation, be careful! Ask Before you Give
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Protect Yourself
Planned GivingWhy not plan your charitable donations in advance? Take a little time to think about how you would like to help others.
By planning your charity gifts, you will support good works, feel great about your gift, and avoid the phoney charity trap. Remember
Be an informed donor. Ask questions. Check facts. Don’t be pressured. Give when you know your money will help people in need. For more information
Ministry of Government Services
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, Charitable Property Program
To find out if a charity is registered for tax purposes:
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