Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity when many people choose to donate to charities.

The Better Business Bureau is offering advice to help ensure donations are used appropriately. The BBB recommends giving directly through a charitys official website to make sure the organization receives the full contribution.

Be cautious about social media messages that claim to provide easy-access donation links to a familiar-sounding charity name, the BBB warns.

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Those who want to learn more about how effectively a charity uses its donations can visit give.org, the BBBs website that provides reports on charitable finances and transparency.

One of the BBBs accredited charities is ALSAC, the fund

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