Fringe’s Post

First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helen. For those looking to help, please take this important step first: Verify that the organization you intend to donate to is legitimate. Many scammers exploit such crises to take advantage of generous donations. To confirm the credibility of a charity, visit these three websites: - IRS.gov - CharityNavigator.org - GuideStar.org These resources will give you the information you need. If the organization isn't well-known, take the time to research them before making a donation! #HurricaneHelen #DisasterRelief #SupportSurvivors #GiveBack #CharityCheck #HelpHurricaneVictims #DonorAwareness #LegitCharities #DisasterAid #CommunitySupport

We grow for good. It’s a core value at our company. We want to be the best, but we want to do a lot of good along the way. Watching this hurricane coverage? Worried about the people you know? What are you doing to help? There are plenty of amazing organizations out there, but the Guaranteed Rate Foundation will be matching every dollar donated with another dollar with 100% of the donations going directly to helping and rebuilding. All expenses of the foundation are covered by the company and all donations go directly to those who need it. You donate $100 and it automatically becomes $200 with the match. Can’t donate? Please share Rate.com/growforgood

FHLB Dallas has provided a $250,000 charitable donation to Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico to support recovery efforts in Chaves County following devastating floods. The funds will help residents and businesses rebuild after severe storms damaged more than 400 homes and 200 businesses in Roswell and surrounding areas, including the districts of Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez and Gabe Vasquez for Congress. Together, we’re committed to helping our communities rebuild stronger. Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/xthe50Ubfku #DisasterRelief #FloodRecovery #CommunitySupport #FHLBDallas #DoGood

Heart on Main Street is raising money to help retailers impacted by recent storms throughout the US. In the last two weeks, deadly tornados have affected entire communities and destroyed locally-owned businesses in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa and Texas. This year alone, already hundreds of locally-owned independent retail stores have become victims of natural disasters. These unexpected disasters have affected retailers in every part of the country. While businesses are insured, there is often a gap between the cost of recovery and what they are paid out. This leaves retailers on the hook for thousands of dollars if they want to re-open their store and remain a part of the community. Independent retailers are huge drivers of the local economy and helping these retailers recover brings hope back to these affected communities. They bring a sense of normalcy to areas that have lost so much. We would love to help as many retailers and communities as possible, so, if you are able, please consider making a donation to Heart on Main Street, and help these communities recover. https://lnkd.in/gtdW9Tef

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, scammers are taking advantage of people’s generosity by creating fake charities. As communities begin to rebuild, it’s more important than ever to ensure your donations are going to legitimate organizations that truly need your support. Don’t let your kindness be exploited—learn how to protect your contributions by verifying charities before you give. Check out our latest blog for helpful tips on how to donate safely and make sure your support is reaching those who need it most. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsYPpGPB #HurricaneRelief #CharityScams #GiveSafely #IRS #ProtectYourDonations

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If you are effected by the recent hurricanes, approach associated websites with a healthy level of skepticism. There are criminals out there that take advantage of the situation unfortunately. Here are some interesting domains that were recently created that seem suspicious. - hurricane-insurance-almost-free-ca-save-money[.]bond - hurricanemiltonsupport[.]com - carolinahurricanesofficialonline[.]com - hurricane-insurance-44522[.]bond If, like many others, you find yourself moved to donate to a charitable cause you can use https://lnkd.in/gfGrZQCk to see how any registered charitable organization rates.

The July issue of Ruralite is here! In it, you'll find important information about protecting yourself from scams, plus an article on our Charitable Trust board. Enjoy! #Ruralite

Scammers take advantage of natural disasters like #wildfires to create fake charities that pretend to support victims. Before you donate, read our tips to spot fake charities: http://ow.ly/biA650OlZHY

As a tax professional, I put a lot of effort to stay up to date with how to protect my clients. Here is a good reason why.