With Christmas being a peak time for charitable giving, the Cook Government is encouraging Western Australians to take simple steps to ensure their generosity reaches those who need it most.
Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Donate wisely to charities this festive season | Western Australian Government
Key points:
- Charity donors encouraged to take care with their generosity this Christmas
- Scammers often impersonate charities via emails, text messages and social media
- Consumers urged to donate directly to charities for maximum impact
To verify whether a charity or not-for-profit organisation is licensed, visit the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety's Consumer Protection website and use the online licence search function: www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection-licence-and-registration-search
Suspected charity scams can be reported to WA ScamNet at www.scamnet.wa.gov.au or call 1300 30 40 54.
