If you are a State of Maryland employee I urge you to review this short video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXuFPsOTF6Q

When a telemarketer calls asking for a donation, don’t agree to give right away. Ask questions first—ex: how much of your donation goes to the program? Then, do your own research. This will help you avoid giving to a scammer. https://go.usa.gov/xGtW5 #CharityFraudOut2020 #CharityFraudOut

Make cybersecurity part of your charity. Be sure to regularly back up your data and make sure those backups are not connected to the network. That way, if a ransomware attack happens and hackers get on your network, you can restore your data. More: https://go.usa.gov/xGMqJ #CharityFraudOut2020 #...

If you want to donate to a charity, search online for the cause you care about — like “hurricane relief” or “homeless kids” — plus phrases like “best charity” or “highly rated charity.” Once you find a specific charity you’re considering giving to, search its name plus “complaint,” “review,”...

Before you donate, check out the charity’s website. Does it give information about the programs you want to support, or how it uses donations? How much of your donation will go directly to support the programs you care about? If you can’t find detailed information about a charity’s mission and programs, be suspicious. Visit ftc.gov/charity#CharityFraudOut2020 #CharityFraudOut Watch: https://youtu.be/k0cfWTC5lHA