BBB warns of donation scams related to Hurricane Laura

The Better Business Bureau has a new alert out for people who want to donate to the communities affected by Hurricane Laura: Beware of scammers.

The BBB says scams usually start directly after tragedies like wildfires and hurricanes.

The organization said people donating should be clear and ask about what the organization is immediately planning to do with the money.

Vague statements about how funds will be used is a red flag.

The best way to check if a charity is legitimate is to check on the site give.org.

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