Making Sure Donations Made by Rutherford Countians to Aid in in the Recent Hurricane Relief Efforts Go to the Proper Organization

Oct 17, 2022 at 06:00 am by WGNS News


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. - This week, Oct. 17 to 21, is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, and Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of resources available from his office to help avoid scams. "Unfortunately, there are scammers out there who set up fake organizations to take advantage of Tennesseans' generosity," said Secretary Hargett.

In addition, the Better Business Bureau also posts up-to-date information on charity related scams through their Give.org website. James Price of the Rutherford County BBB office told WGNS NEWS the website keeps up with groups that are taking donations to help those impacted by the recent hurricanes… Give.org is an arm of the BBB.

To further help Tennesseans avoid charity fraud and maximize their donation's impact, the Secretary of State's Division of Business and Charitable Organizations created a Wise Giving Tips video (See Video Below).

The Wise Giving Tips are: 

Any charity that raises over $50,000 a year must register with the State of Tennessee. To see if a charity is registered, visit sos.tn.gov/charities or call 615-741-2555.

Please report any false, misleading or deceptive fundraising activity to the Division of Business and Charitable Organizations at 615-741-2555.

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