Donating to a charity can be a rewarding experience, but if you get taken advantage of it can leave a sour taste in your mouth. The Better Business Bureau’s “Wise Giving Alliance” aims to properly inform donors to keep them safe from contributing to a bogus charitable organization. The Alliance’s President and CEO, Art Taylor, says many people want to know if donating to an online organization is a good idea. His advice is, “It’s safe to give on the web, but you need to make sure you’re going to the right website. It’s real easy for some fictitious individual to set up a website, making it appear it’s a reputable charity.” If you happen to talk to a telemarketer claiming to represent a charity, ask how much of your money will go to the charity and if the charity can send you some information in the mail. If they avoid the questions, it’s best to avoid donating.