Avoiding scams on Giving Tuesday [Video]

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Giving Tuesday is an international holiday to support charitable organizations, but some people will be looking to take advantage of your generosity.

The Giving Tuesday organization found most people are donating to charities online, many through a couple of taps on their cell phone.

Many organizations now send texts asking for donations, but if you haven’t previously given that organization your contact info, it may be a scam.

Here are some tips to protect your hard-earned money:

• Donate to charities you know and make sure it’s not a “look alike” charity. Don’t donate through a text link, but instead go to the organization’s actual website. If you text, verify the number on their site.
• Be cautious about donating to a person on crowdfunding sites. Some scammers pretend to collect for a cause but their true intentions are to pocket your money. Giving to someone you personally know and trust is safest.
• Don’t donate to anyone who insists …