The giving time of year is upon us, and it's never been easier to make a holiday contribution to your favorite charity or cause. Twitter and Facebook offer tools for donating to nonprofits, and crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe and Indiegogo Life provide a way to donate directly to individuals and families, as well as organizations. But consumers should evaluate whether their money is going to trustworthy groups that will spend it well. Crowdfunding fraud is real, and holiday scams have become a regular, unwelcome part...
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