fake charity
Fraudulent nonprofit organization
A fake charity is an organization that solicits donations under the guise of charitable work but diverts funds to personal enrichment or unrelated purposes.
Some are outright scams with no legitimate operations; others are real nonprofits that spend most donations on "administrative costs" or fundraising rather than their stated mission.
The attorney general shut down several fake charities preying on disaster victims.
After high-profile tragedies, fake charities often proliferate, exploiting public sympathy.
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- griftSwindle or petty fraud
- swindleDeception for financial gain
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
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