Kids Wish Network Holiday Florida Is it a scam?!

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This is what I found out about the company from the Better Business Bureau. Any time you have a question of a business and its past history I suggest you look into the BBB web site for any complaints and if they are in good relations with the public. The following text is from the BBB.

You can find out all the information including phone numbers and ratings of the bisunesses. According to the BBB this bisuness still has no rating but they are not even registed under the BBB. I would not trust them.


BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comment

Despite written BBB Wise Giving Alliance requests in the past year, this organization either has not responded to Alliance requests for information or has declined to be evaluated in relation to the Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability. While participation in the Alliance’s charity review efforts is voluntary, the Alliance believes that failure to participate may demonstrate a lack of commitment to transparency. Without the requested information, the Alliance cannot determine if this charity adheres to the Standards for Charity Accountability. A charity's willing disclosure of information beyond that typically included in its financial statements and government filings is, in the Alliance's view, an expression of openness that strengthens public trust in the charitable sector.

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance reports on national charities and determines if they meet 20 voluntary standards on matters such as charity finances, appeals, and governance. The Alliance does not evaluate the worthiness of the charitable program.

http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/natio…

I can't be sure if that particular call was a scam or not, as there is a legitimate organization called The Wish Foundation. They receive requests from terminally ill children and try to fulfill that last request for them. One way to determine if a call is legitimate: Ask for the person's name with whom you are speaking, a call-back number, their location. If they refuse, it is probably a scam, as the Wish Foundation will give you that information. I do know for a fact that there have been several requests granted for the child to visit Disney World in Florida. Living about 1 hr away from there, it is always televised by Channel 13 - all local Florida news station.

You can verify if any charity is legit or not on the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,…

As you can see there is no registered charity anywhere in the US with that exact name

There is a real IRS charity called the Make A Wish Foundation that has offices in most states