Holiday Giving Tip No. 6
Today’s Holiday Giving Tip: Is someone at your door? Ask for ID!
If a solicitor comes a ‘knocking, he better be able to provide an official ID to prove he’s associated with a charity … otherwise you should send him on its way. Sure you may feel like a scrooge, but isn’t that better than giving money to a scam artist? Reputable groups will be glad to provide identification, contact information and materials about their group. If they’re not, you should be skeptical. And then you should slam close the door.
Protect your pocketbook this holiday season!
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If a solicitor comes a ‘knocking, he better be able to provide an official ID to prove he’s associated with a charity … otherwise you should send him on its way. Sure you may feel like a scrooge, but isn’t that better than giving money to a scam artist? Reputable groups will be glad to provide identification, contact information and materials about their group. If they’re not, you should be skeptical. And then you should slam close the door.
Protect your pocketbook this holiday season!
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Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs
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