by Editor | Sep 12, 2014 | Scams
With so many different car donation programs out there it is getting increasingly harder to find a car donation program that you can trust. Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to donate your vehicle. Make sure that the organization is legitimate. 1)...
by Editor | Mar 19, 2012 | Charitable Contributions
Scenario: It’s got four wheels and an engine. Sometimes it even runs. But the mechanic’s estimate is more than you want to pay, so it’s time to get rid of the old clunker in your driveway. A 501(c)(3) public charity you like will take it off your...
by Editor | Apr 13, 2011 | Scams
Duplicitous – marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another. Duplicitous behavior in car donation programs is unfortunately, not uncommon. It’s a hard fact that not all car...
by Editor | Mar 9, 2011 | Scams
Please note: Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program is not selling cars via AutoTrader. Anyone that purports to be a representative of Habitat for Humanity on AutoTrader.com is a scam artist. For any and all dealings with the Cars for Homes program please...
by Editor | Sep 27, 2010 | Scams
Some firms keep 50% to 90% of the proceeds from a vehicle’s sale, a watchdog group says. Liz Pulliam Weston | Money Talk Dear Liz: I want to dispose of my older car but don’t want to face the hassle and intrusion of selling it. I’m having trouble...
