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Don’t get fleeced by fundraising crooks

Don’t get fleeced by fundraising crooks

The region was stunned when four Lakewood police officers were killed in a tragic shooting recently, and many are looking for ways to donate money and help out families of the victims. But before you give, the Secretary of State’s Office wants to make sure you check out a charity fully! There are plenty of unscrupulous folks who use tragedy as a chance to scam generous, good-hearted people of their cash. If you get solicited to help the Lakewood Police…

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5 Questions with the Charities Manager

5 Questions with the Charities Manager

Rebecca Sherrell, Charities Manager for the agency’s Charities Program, explains a recent nationwide sweep against fraudulent fundraisers and gives you tips on how to protect your pocketbook. Q). This week, the Secretary of State is joining other states in a nationwide crackdown against fraudulent charitable solicitors who claim to help police, firefighters and veteran. So does this mean I shouldn’t donate to badge fundraisers? A). No, that is not our message at all.  We want the public to be informed before…

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