Givebutter’s Hidden Fees

How a donation made on this fundraising platform can turn into a costly transaction.

Givebutter

Allegations: Automatically adding “Tips” and “processing fees” to donations without proper disclosure or affirmative consumer consent

California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.

Kars4Kids

Allegations: Misrepresenting how donated vehicles are used

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Allegations: Falsely representing that donations would not be used for commercial, for-profit purposes when donated money was used to purchase a shopping mall

Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers

Allegations: Making false representations on its website to solicit donations and falsely representing how charitable donations are used

Donations to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Allegations: Misrepresenting that “[o]ne hundred percent of every dollar donated is used to help those in need” when some, if not all, of the money donated is invested in accounts…

Donations Given at CVS

Allegations: Defrauding consumers by asking them to make donations to the American Diabetes Association on checkout screens when all or part of the donated money went to CVS

RegrowAustralia

Another TINA.org reader flags another opportunistic bracelet seller seeking to cash in on the charity of others.

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.

4Amazonia

Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with company selling bracelets to benefit Australia with the tagline, “One Bracelet. One Tree.”

Kidcents Donations at Rite Aid

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

After sending for the self-proclaimed prophet’s water, we’re still waiting for our financial miracle.

HonorSociety.org

What’s the honor of being a member of this honor society? And what real benefits does it offer?

The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.

American Breast Cancer Foundation

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

International Union of Police Association, AFL-CIO

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

Helping Orlando Shooting Victims

What you need to know before you give.