A guide for givers

How to check a fundraiser before you donate

Most fundraisers are real people asking for real help. A few minutes of checking protects your gift and theirs. These steps work for any fundraiser, on Dasig or anywhere else.

  1. Find out who is asking

    Look for the organizer's name and profile, and how they know the person being helped. On Dasig, “Verified” means our team checked a government ID and a selfie, or for an organization, its documents and its representative's ID. Verification doesn't confirm the story or how the money is used.

    Example
    1 The organizer's name, under the title. Tap it to open their profile. 2 The verification chip. Tap it to read what was checked. 3 When the fundraiser was published.
    Example
    Tap either chip on a fundraiser page to see this. “Not yet verified” means the check isn’t finished, not that something is wrong.

    Then open the organizer's profile by tapping their name. See how long they've been on Dasig and what else they've raised for.

    Example
    Every organizer has a public profile. Check how long they’ve been on Dasig, what else they’ve raised for, and whether those fundraisers posted updates.

  2. Check the story for details

    A real need usually has specifics: a name, a place, a date, a hospital or a school. If the page doesn't show a bill, a quotation or a photo of the situation, ask for one.

  3. Look for a record

    Updates with photos, a supporter list and expenses show the fundraiser is active and accountable. A brand-new fundraiser may have none yet, so check when it was published.

    Example
    A fundraiser that is being looked after shows its work: updates with photos, the gifts so far, and what the money paid for.

  4. Check where your money goes

    Online checkout on Dasig isn't on yet. For now you give to the organizer directly, by GCash or bank transfer, using the accounts on the page. The account name should match the organizer or the person being helped. Dasig can't reverse a direct transfer, so check before you send.

    Example
    1 The account name should match the organizer or the person being helped. If it doesn't, ask why before you send.

  5. Ask the organizer

    A real organizer is glad to answer questions. Message them before you give.

  6. Give through people you know

    A fundraiser shared by a friend, a parish or a barangay you trust is easier to check.

Warning signs

  • Pressure to give right now, before you can ask anything
  • An account name that doesn't match the organizer or the person being helped
  • A request to send money somewhere not listed on the page
  • A request for your OTP, PIN or card details
  • A story that changes when you ask about it
  • Photos you can find elsewhere online

If something looks wrong

Use Report this fundraiser on its page. Our team reviews every report.

Example
Report this fundraiser sits under the story, next to the published date. You don’t need to be sure it’s a scam to report it.

Common questions

Does “Not yet verified” mean a fundraiser is a scam?

No. Review takes time, and many fundraisers start before it's done. It means our team hasn't finished checking the organizer's identity yet. If you're unsure, message the organizer before you give.

Can Dasig get my money back if I sent it to the wrong person?

No. While online checkout is off, a gift goes from you to the organizer directly by GCash or bank transfer, and Dasig never holds it. Contact your bank or e-wallet as soon as possible, and report the fundraiser on its page.

Is a donation to a fundraiser tax-deductible in the Philippines?

Usually not, for a personal fundraiser. Deductibility depends on who receives the gift. For a gift to an organization, ask whether it is accredited by DSWD as a donee institution and can issue a certificate of donation.

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