Internet users are now being cheated of large sums of money in the name of charity for poor children, disaster victims and the homeless. Sending e-mails and producing forged documents for confirming their registration and legitimacy are the steps that fraudsters take when they have to fleece money from others. Because of this, you have to keep several things in mind so that you aren’t hoodwinked by the fraudsters. Before giving a donation, it is important that you cross-check the identity and the history of the charitable group. Don’t make the payment in cash. Always try to cross-check with the original institution. Do not disclose your bank account details to any charity. iYogi alerts are meant to caution people against charity fraud. Read more…