Giving Tuesday inspires millions to donate to charitable causes, but it also arrives as scammers ramp up efforts to exploit holiday generosity and divert money to fake campaigns.

Why It Matters

Giving Tuesday is a global movement created in 2012 in an effort to establish a “day that encourages people to do good.” The day is widely celebrated by nonprofits and charities, encouraging people to contribute to their causes. It takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, which this year is on December 2, right on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday .

Last year, Giving Tuesday Data Commons estimated that $3.6 billion was donated among numerous campaigns in the United States, with over 36 million people participating.

At the same time, the year-end giving season overlaps with

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