With the flurry of holidays here, so are the scams. This is a time of giving to charitable causes. During this period, you will likely be contacted by various organizations seeking donations, especially those claiming to support our brave police officers and firefighters. Unfortunately, many of these solicitations may be from scammers attempting to fraudulently collect money under false pretenses.

Whether you are contacted by phone or email, it can be difficult to verify the legitimacy of the request. While you may be on the Federal Do Not Call List, charities are still legally allowed to contact you, making it challenging to determine whether the call is genuine. Similarly, when receiving text messages or email solicitations for donations, there is no way to be certain if they are from a legitimate charity or a scam.