Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Donate wisely to charities this festive season | Western Australian Government
Key points:
- Charity donors encouraged to take care with their generosity this Christmas
- Scammers often impersonate charities via emails, text messages and social media
- Consumers urged to donate directly to charities for maximum impact
To verify whether a charity or not-for-profit organisation is licensed, visit the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety's Consumer Protection website and use the online licence search function: www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection-licence-and-registration-search
Suspected charity scams can be reported to WA ScamNet at www.scamnet.wa.gov.au or call 1300 30 40 54.