American Red Cross and Public Interest Registry Partner to Curb Fraudulent Fundraisers
JUNE 13, 2023 | .ORG NEWSROOM
At Public Interest Registry, we are committed to making the Internet a safer place to empower mission-driven organizations to spread their missions online – and likewise give philanthropic-minded individuals the confidence they need to ensure online donations end up in the right hands.
This is particularly important in the context of fundraising in the wake of an emergency. In response to natural disasters, we often see a proliferation of individual, online fundraisers – the majority of which are well-intentioned and aim to help those most in need. Unfortunately, there are bad actors who take advantage of eager donors with the goal of redirecting the funds to themselves, instead of those actually in crisis.
As part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross can be a target for these bad actors. Fraudulent pages present as if they are officially affiliated with the Red Cross, directing donations to incorrect places, and putting money intended for this trusted organization in the wrong hands.
That’s where Public Interest Registry comes in... (More at PIR website)
