The Charities Division of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office

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The Charities division enforces the laws regulating charitable organizations, paid solicitors, and solicitor agents.

Be Informed When Donating Online

When donating online, be sure you know how your money gets to the charity you’re supporting, how much of it gets there, and when.

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Learn About Charity Giving Tips

Before making charitable contributions, please keep these charity giving tips in mind and watch out for red flags.

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Podcast: Protecting Your NonProfit from scam

Charity fraud is an epidemic that has swept across the world and specifically the United States in recent years. There is internal fraud (committed by someone within or connected to a charity). And then there is external fraud - committed by someone with no connection to the charity at all. Our Division has a duty to protect donors from financial exploitation. However, in recent years, the Division has seen that charitable organizations themselves are becoming victims of fraud. In partnership with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, the Georgia Secretary of State and the Federal Trade Commission share tips to charities on how they can protect their organizations from becoming a fraud victim.

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10 Charity Giving Tips

You want your donations to count, so it’s important to do some research before giving to a charity. Here are 10 giving tips to learn more about a charity and avoid donating to a scam.
Red Flags of Common Charity Scams

Charity fraud scams come in many forms. This “Give Smart” game show covers top red flags in common charity scams and provides ways to give smart and confidently.

October 18, 2022
Charities Division Highlights Enforcement Efforts During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is raising awareness against fake charitable organizations during International Charity Fraud Awareness Week...
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February 28, 2022
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Warns Citizens of Scam Ukraine Charities

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is warning Georgia citizens to be wary of scam charities looking to profit off of the crisis in Ukraine.
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December 13, 2021
Raffensperger Releases Giving Guide for Christmas

This guide provides important advice for Georgians looking to donate to charity in the coming weeks or at any time of the year.
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November 30, 2021
Raffensperger Encourages Georgians to Give Wisely on Giving Tuesday

Georgians donate to charities should make sure that their contributions and donations are sent to legitimate organizations that use gifts honestly.
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