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Japan Earthquake Relief Donations: How to Avoid Scams

March 15, 2011

Whenever people try to help other people, there’s always someone else waiting to try to prey on that generosity.

To help warn about that sort of problem, I wrote a column for dealnews.com

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today about avoiding ripoffs if you decide to make a donation to Japan earthquake relief efforts.

Reuters picked up the story.

Bottom line: Be extra careful when you’re being solicited rather than you seeking out who you want to donate to.

 

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