Beware before donating to hurricane charities; how to pick the right ones
CLEVELAND – Isaac has weakened to a tropical storm, but continues to produce heavy rains, flooding and isolated tornadoes. As many Americans look for ways to help those affected, they can become overwhelmed with the number of choices. The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Cleveland warns consumers to watch out for fraudulent charities trying to scam donations during times of need.
“Americans have proven themselves to be very generous in times of tragedy and natural disasters,” said David Weiss, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Greater Cleveland. “Donors need to make sure their donations are going to ethical organizations that use donations responsibly.”
The BBB offers the following tips to help people decide where to direct donations in order to assist storm victims and their families:
-Be cautious when giving online. Watch out for spam messages and emails that claim to link to a relief organization. If you are seeking to give to a charity organization involved in relief efforts, go directly to the charity’s website. Click Here to Read more: newsnet5.com
