After every international disaster, we sadly have to convey warnings from government agencies. The latest is from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) related to companies soliciting funds for relief efforts following Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
The agency publishes a Charity Checklist online fhat all consumers should read before contributing. With the U.S. at war in two countries and in the midst of a major election season, natural disasters can find fertile ground for consumers who are looking to help others.
This is especially true given today’s CNN report that Galveston (TX) City Manager Steve LeBlanc is telling residents to leave, saying that the storm’s aftermath is worse than the storm.
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This post was written by George Bounacos on September 15, 2008
