http://memphis.bbb.org/WWWRoot//SitePage.aspx?site=62&id=a824b759-3137-43b5-aedf-a38056bcce73&debug=False 10 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-charity-scams-offers-giving-tips-in-wake-of-boston-marathon-bombing-41408 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT Charity scammers strike after natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, as well as tragedies such as the Colorado theater shootings and now the Newtown school massacre. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/connecticut-bbb-cautions-consumers-to-watch-out-for-scammers-in-wake-of-newtown-school-shootings-39047 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT In the wake of any disaster, many donate money to aid and rescue organizations. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offers advice to potential donors and volunteers. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/gulf-oil-spill-recovery-tips-for-donors-and-volunteers-20298 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT In the wake of the earthquake disaster in Haiti, Americans are donating via text message more than ever before. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/bbb-advice-on-donating-by-text-message-for-haiti-relief-efforts-14751 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan warns that - as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Katrina in 2005 - fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals-14750 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:00 GMT View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/charities-providing-haiti-earthquake-relief--14752 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last year, charity contributions totaled $307.65 billion: 75 percent of this total came from individuals, according to the Giving USA Foundation. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance advises donors to research a charity prior to giving and provides five questions to ask when vetting where to contribute this holiday season. http://memphis.bbb.org/article/five-questions-to-ask-before-donating-to-a-charity-13760 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMT Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices http://memphis.bbb.org/article/ftc-the-federal-trade-commissions-information-about-relief-for-hurricane-victims-4721