If you're on Facebook, then more than likely you've seen a request to donate to a charity for someone's birthday or a special occasion. Just keep several things in mind before doing so.
1) If PayPal is an option, that is the safest way to make online donations. Your credit card information is not shared with the charity, only with PayPal. A PayPal account is free to set up and use.
2) When making a donation, make sure you check the box "one-time donation" rather than recurring. And, then check your credit card statement for several months to verify there are no recurring payments to the charity.
3) If you are still unsure as to whether to donate using the Facebook link, consider going directly to the charity's website and make a donation there. Then just send a message to the person indicating you made a donation to their favorite charity via the website, not Facebook.
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