Scam alert: You've heard the catchy jingle on radio and TV hundreds of times. But Kars4Kids may not be what it seems. The car donation charity is being accused of misleading donors, along with misuse of funds. Charity watchdog and rating groups like Charity Navigator and Charity Watch give Kars4Kids low-to-failing ratings, in part because of the costly non-stop 1-877-Kars4Kids commercials with … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Mideast Peace Charities
SCAM ALERT: We all want peace in the Mideast, but beware of solicitations from bogus Mideast charities arriving now in your mailbox or on your phone. Thumbs down on Jerusalem Prayer Team: I've just received a thick mailing from this so-called prayer charity, which wants my money and yours so it can pray for peace in a fancy church it wants to build with your money and mine. Jerusalem Prayer … [Read more...]