How can I verify the legitimacy of a charitable organization that is asking for a donation?
A charitable organization is required to register as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. You can verify that a charitable organization is registered as a charity by contacting the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-267-2384. You may also visit their website for a list of all registered charities, including those registered within the past 12 months, at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/charities/online_listings/charity_listings-e.html.
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