How To Avoid Scams And Help The Victims Of Hurricane Michael
Disasters always bring out the best and worst in people. As hundreds of charities start raising funds for the victims of Hurricane Michael, here’s how you can make sure your…
MEXICO BEACH, FL – OCTOBER 13: Storm debris litters the town after Hurricane Michael on October 13, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida. Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on October 10, as a category 4 storm causing massive damage and claiming the lives of 17 people. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Scott Olson/Getty ImagesDisasters always bring out the best and worst in people. As hundreds of charities start raising funds for the victims of Hurricane Michael, here's how you can make sure your money is being used properly.
Pam Bondi, Florida's attorney general, says her department will not "tolerate anyone exploiting this disaster," and has offered up several tips to avoid getting scammed.
Scammers will use similar names as legitimate charities, so double check that you are in fact giving to the right place and always make sure that it's an established name.
The attorney general's office also says to avoid anyone who is pressuring you to donate or cannot provide proper information on the group.
How do you make sure you're giving to the right charity? Do you have your own tips to help others avoid getting ripped off?
