New York AG Urges Donors Aiding Brooklyn Collapse Survivors to Verify Charities, Beware Fake Fundraisers
New York Attorney General Letitia James on November 13 urged people who want to donate to survivors and affected families of the building collapse in Flatbush, Brooklyn, to verify charities before giving and to watch for fraudulent fundraisers trading on the disaster.
Her office said every major disaster draws imitation charities, fake crowdfunding pages and social media scams that divert or steal donations. It advises donors to check an organization's registration through official channels, distrust unverified fundraising links circulating on social media, be wary of appeals demanding untraceable payment such as gift cards or wire transfers, and review a charity's track record before giving.
Suspected fundraising fraud can be reported to the Attorney General's Charities Bureau at [email protected]. The Flatbush collapse killed and injured residents and has drawn a wave of donations, and officials are asking the public to confirm the destination before giving.
(Source: New York Attorney General's Office)
Source: New York Attorney General's Office
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