These deceitful acts by businesses may involve accepting donations without using the funds for their intended purposes or soliciting funds under false pretenses of need.
There are controls and laws governing charities and businesses that accept donations.
The Internal Revenue Service[4] (IRS) has regulations that can be found on its website.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides online information about avoiding charity fraud, such as fraudulent schemes that emerge in the wake of natural disasters, claiming to be providing disaster relief.
The Internet Crime Complaint Center maintains a list of guidelines[5] to avoid charity fraud when making a donation.