Is it wrong to be skeptical about charity donations?

As part of my CCA, there are fund raising activities that we do every year. I do not doubt the purpose of such activities; they are all for a good cause.

But it pains me when I hear reports of people misappropriating funds. My parents have been skeptical about these things ever since TT Durai (NKF) and his golden taps, and of course Ming Yi, that 'monk'. Apparently Ming Yi is out of jail and a new man. pff.

And both are from RI. What a disgrace.

I digress. Should I follow my parents' attitude towards such charity donations? My mum told me today that some idiot misappropriated some funds from the Japan relief funds from Red Cross.

I guess however tight regulations are, there will always be loopholes waiting to be exploited. I am currently clinging on to some hope that the money I donate reaches somewhere it is of use, not a greedy person's pocket.

Hopefully my faith will hold true.