BBB Cautions Donors On Tsunami Relief Scams

Within days of any natural disaster, the Better Business Bureau knows some people will attempt to take advantage of Americans' eagerness to assist victims of a tradegy.

The BBB encourages you to donate to helpful causes that will assist the families and victims of the Tsunami, states Donna Childs, CAE, BBB President and CEO. However, she said donors should make certain the charity is properly registered with appropriate state government agencies, it describes exactly what it will do to address victims' needs and it's willing to provide written information about its finances and programs.