.....who so generously give. If anyone seeks money for the running of an orphanage, check it out thoroughly.
Even if you believe yourself to be in contact with a Christian, do a thorough check. In many parts, this is a tag worn but has little meaning to the wearer.
Don't believe any pictures you may be able to see.
Check out the credentials of the person running it.
If it is a registered charity, ask for the number. Then independently confirm it. If it isn't, walk away from it. Wherever it is, it will be registered if it is genuine.
Insist on a receipt. It is not a problem for a genuine concern to provide one, but make sure it isn't obviously something hastily cobbled together.
Give in good faith, and you may well just be improving an individual's bank balance.
Remember the old adage at all times - If in doubt - DON'T.
Stealing is stealing. I don't care if it's on the Internet or you're breaking into a
warehouse somewhere - it's theft. (Patrick Leahy)
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