As is the case when anything happens in world news, scammers are looking to profit from the situation in Ukraine.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is urging consumers to do their research before sending money to a charity claiming to help those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Fake charity schemes will use any available means of soliciting “donations” — they may make their pitch over the phone, by mail, or online.
They will often use names and website addresses that are nearly identical to those of major established charities, so pay close attention to the wording in a donation pitch.
Keep in mind that most legitimate charity websites end in “.org” rather than “.com.”
To check if a charity is registered, visit the DFI website, email DFICharitableOrgs@dfi.wisconsin.gov, or call (608) 267-1711.
