May 24, 2013
  • Give to Haiti, but watch out for scam artists: Some tips

    (Photo: AP)

    Scammers hoping to make a quick buck have pounced on the crisis in Haiti. Here are some tips from the FBI and others to ensure you’re helping victims, not con artists:

    * Don’t respond to or click links in unsolicited e-mails.
    * Don’t open attachments or disaster area photos, as they may contain viruses.
    * Be leery of people claiming to be victims or officials who seek donations by e-mail or on social networking sites.
    * Confirm the nonprofit status of any organization you don’t recognize
    * Make contributions directly to known organizations.
    * Don’t give out personal or financial info to solicitors.
    * Verify organizations at sites such as bbb.org or foundationcenter.org.

    (With AP)

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