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31Aug/17

Avoid Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes – Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)

Avoid Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes
Federal Bureau of Investigation (press release) (blog)
Federal authorities are issuing warnings to potential donors wishing to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey that unscrupulous scammers may set up shop in the storm’s wake. … By 2009, more than 1,300 individuals had been indicted for Katrina-related crimes.

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31Aug/17

Organ transplant saved me – please be a donor – Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald

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Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald

Organ transplant saved me – please be a donor
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald
Her second transplant went ahead in the November, however complications related to the surgery and an additional operation to reconstruct her bile ducts resulted in a long period of recovery. Cat said: “Growing up I always knew I’d need a transplant …
31Aug/17

Here’s one hurricane-related charity you shouldn’t give to – The State

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CBS St. Louis

Here’s one hurricane-related charity you shouldn’t give to
The State
Not only is the charity less than transparent with how it has used donors‘ money; it has been intentionally misleading. Its claim that 91 cents of every dollar goes to disaster victims was called “not true” by NPR and Pro Publica. The organization even …
Here’s How You Can Help People Affected By HarveyNPR
JJ Watt Going For Incredible Donation Record ‘Because Everything is Bigger in Texas’CBS St. Louis
Red Cross of Virginia calling for more volunteers, donations for TexasWRIC
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31Aug/17

Warning over Harvey phishing scam: Cyber criminals target kind-hearted with bogus fundraising links then steal … – Daily Mail

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Daily Mail

Warning over Harvey phishing scam: Cyber criminals target kind-hearted with bogus fundraising links then steal …
Daily Mail
US-CERT said in a statement: ‘Users are advised to exercise caution in handling any email with subject line, attachments, or hyperlinks related to Hurricane Harvey, even if it appears to originate from a trusted source. ‘Fraudulent emails will often …

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31Aug/17

Democrats Say Citizens United Should Die. Here’s Why That Won’t Happen – TIME

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TIME

Democrats Say Citizens United Should Die. Here’s Why That Won’t Happen
TIME
In doing so, they’ve introduced two dozen bills related to money in politics. Some are aimed at increasing donor transparency, others are targeting massive contributions from special interests. A couple are intent on reforming the Federal Election …

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30Aug/17

Elgin man says East Dundee blood drive a ‘way to pay back’ – Chicago Tribune

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Chicago Tribune

Elgin man says East Dundee blood drive a ‘way to pay back’
Chicago Tribune
For 14 years, Dave Wittrock of Elgin has been hosting a blood drive and organ donor awareness party, and Sunday’s gathering could be helping another cause — people who need blood in the aftermath of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey. “Our thoughts …

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