Read the excerpt from “Before Giving to a Charity.” The safest way to give on social media or through crowdfunding is to donate to people you know who contact you about a specific project. Don’t assume solicitations on social media or crowdfunding sites are legitimate, or that hyperlinks are accurate—even in posts that are shared or liked by your friends.

O What is the meaning of the word solicitations?

O authentic charities found only on the Internet

O pictures posted on social media websites

O links on a web page that lead to other pages

O requests for help or money to support a cause