We encourage members of the public to practise the steps of “Ask, Check, Give”. When in doubt, do not feel pressured to give.

In general, the following scenarios should raise some red flags:                                 

• Fund-raiser is ambiguous or unable to provide answers to queries on the fund-raising (e.g. uses of funds received and name of the beneficiary);

• Information provided is verified to be bogus;

• Charity or organisation is soliciting for donations without the relevant permit;

• Charity or organisation is conducting unlawful fund-raising activities;

• Commercial or third-party fund-raiser is unable to show proof that they are authorised by charity to raise funds;

• Fund-raiser is being aggressive or abusive;

• Donors are aware that large portion of the funds raised would be used to pay the fund-raising expenses; and

• There is reason to believe that the funds raised are being misused.