Be an informed donor
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD WHEN DONATING TO CHARITY
Consult the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Charities Listings at www.cra.gc.ca/donors or call 1-800-267-2384 to confirm that a charity is registered with the CRA. Confirm that you will receive an official donation receipt if you want to claim a tax credit. Beware of schemes that promise tax savings greater than your cost, thus allowing you to "profit" from donating to a registered charity. Write cheques payable to the charity, not an individual. Do not donate if there are signs of fraud, such as inappropriate pressure to give immediately or being offered a receipt for more than you actually donate. Be an informed donor. www.cra.gc.ca/donors
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