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Avoiding Charity Scams around the holidays

  For many of us, along with exchanging gifts and celebrating traditions, the holidays are a time to feel the spirit of giving by sharing with the less fortunate. This year especially, the need is great and there are many fine organizations that can help ensure our gifts of money or goods get to those who need them.

More and more charitable giving takes place online these days. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reminds us that it’s important to be aware where your donations are going. They warn internet users that some individuals with criminal intent may solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization or good cause. IC3 advises consumers to keep these guidelines in mind:
·         Do not respond to unsolicited e-mail.
·         Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as officials soliciting via email. Validate the legitimacy of the sender by directly accessing a recognized charity’s website, rather than clicking on a link to the site from the email.
·         To ensure contributions are used for intended purposes, make contributions directly to charitable organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf.
·         Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited email. Only open attachments from known senders. Be cautious of email claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses.
·         Do not provide personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions. Providing such information could compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.

To learn more about charitable contribution schemes and other types of online scams, visit www.LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com/fraudtypes/charity.aspx.

We at Fairfield Family Care can assist in your search for proper home care for you or your loved one or respite relief for family caregivers during the holidays.  We can provide care for just a few hours a day a few days a week to 24 hour live in care if needed. Clients that may have simple needs, Laundry, healthy meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping. and errands to advanced care..We can help .We provide top quality caregivers trained in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care to assist you and your family members in day to day living with safety and comfort as our #1 concern. Our caregivers are insured, bonded and go through strenuous background checks process to ensure the most reliable care possible. We make it our mission to assure that our caregivers will be the best fit in the home. 

Fairfield Family Care has a growing database of over 900 top quality and experienced caregivers to choose from. All of our caregivers go through extensive screening. We only hire the very best, that have years of experience, have passed an extensive background check and have tested negative for TB. We at Fairfield Family Care find it important to assure that our clients will be matched with a diligent caregiver that will fit their needs and personality..

For more information on in home care please call Fairfield Family Care 203-295-3477 or email us at [email protected]

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2009 Summer St Suite 204
Stamford, CT 06905
203-295-3477
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