<P> The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides online information about avoiding charity fraud, such as fraudulent schemes that emerge in the wake of natural disasters, claiming to be providing disaster relief . The Internet Crime Complaint Center maintains a list of guidelines to avoid charity fraud when making a donation . </P> <P> It is advised that people should follow certain guidelines when they donate and that they should consult a list such as the one on the BBB's website . This list includes the participants in the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's National Charity Seal Program . Participants have met standards for charity accountability and may, for a fee, display the seal logo on their websites as well as any other printed documents . </P>

Is it illegal to collect money for charity