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Fraud Alert<\/h2>\n

World Vision values the support of its donors, who give generously to help those in need. Unfortunately, criminals sometimes prey on that generosity. Recently, criminals overseas created a website to look like the World Vision site, in order to collect private information from those wanting to help children and families in need. Other charities — as well as banks, corporations and even grandparents — have been targeted by similar schemes.<\/p>\n

We want to protect our donors from such scams.<\/strong> Before you provide any information online, be sure you know it’s World Vision. Here are some tips you can use to protect yourself:<\/p>\n