Number: RS21058
Title: Combating Charitable Fraud: An Overview of State and Federal Law
Authors: Angie A. Welborn and Alison Muhlfeld, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the regulation of charitable fundraising and state and federal government efforts to combat charity fraud, including state statutes requiring the registration of charities and professional fundraisers and statutes addressing fraudulent solicitations. Federal Trade Commission actions against fundraisers under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and recent legislative developments targeting charitable fraud are also addressed.
Pages: 6
Date: December 2, 2005