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In Wake Of Harvey, AG Bondi Warns Floridians Of Disaster Relief Charity Scams

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner
Published August 29, 2017 at 6:13 PM EDT
Governor Rick Scott's press office
Since arriving over the weekend to help Hurricane Harvey victims, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission deployed to Texas have rescued more than 200 Texans so far.

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi wants residents who desire to help Hurricane Harvey victims to be mindful of disaster relief charity scams.

After a devastating hurricane, charitable donations can usually help local communities recover. But, Bondi says it’s also the time for scammers to take advantage of those good attentions.

So, she adds some tips to protect against these scams include consider donating to an established disaster-relief charity like the Red Cross or research a charity, using CharityNavigator.org.

Anyone with complaints can contact the Attorney General’s office at 866-9-NO-SCAM, visit MyFloridaLegal.com or contact the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance at (703) 276-0100.

For more news updates, follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter: @SaschaCordner.
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Sascha Cordner
Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.
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