How do I donate to a temple online without getting scammed?

give only through the temple’s official website or verified account, never through links sent by strangers, and keep the receipt.

Online donation is convenient, but fake temple websites, cloned social-media pages and forwarded payment codes are common, especially around big festivals and disasters. A few simple habits protect you.

Find the temple’s official website yourself through a search or from the temple’s noticeboard; do not click links in messages. Check the web address carefully for small spelling changes. Make sure the payment goes to an account in the temple trust’s name, not an individual. Be suspicious of urgency, such as “last chance for special darśana”, or of anyone asking for your bank PIN, OTP or card details over the phone. A genuine temple will never ask for those.

Ask for an official receipt; in many countries registered trusts provide tax receipts too. If you are unsure, call the temple office directly. Giving wisely is also part of sāttvic dāna.

Never share an OTP or PIN for a donation · Source: common safety advice for online giving

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