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04/24/2013
Within days, crowdfunding sites reportedly raised more than $2 million to support victims of the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. While online giving provides a quick and easy mechanism for supporting those in need, donors need to ask questions and know what to expect when contributing through crowdfunding websites.
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12/20/2012
In light of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the Better Business Bureau cautions donors about potential red flags in fund raising efforts to help that community and to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge in tragedy-related philanthropy.
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11/09/2012
In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which devastated many areas in the northeastern U.S., particularly in the tri-state area, the BBB Serving Metropolitan New York offers the following tips to help donors decide where to direct disaster relief donations: Be cautious when giving online.
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01/21/2010
Charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s Standards for Charity Accountability, identifies national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
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01/13/2010
The Metro NY BBB’s New York Philanthropic Advisory Service (NYPAS) warns that fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.
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