Attorney General Urges Caution on Giving Tuesday

CHICAGO – With today being Giving Tuesday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is advising residents to carefully research charities before donating this holiday season. Donors should verify a charity’s registration, ask how donations will be used, and be cautious of high-pressure tactics or unsolicited online solicitations. Raoul also recommends using secure payment methods and requesting written information from charities. For more guidance or to report suspicious activities, visit the Attorney General’s website.