(Undated) – Scammers never miss an opportunity to capitalize on a tragedy. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O’Brien, says tragedies like the mass shooting in Highland Park, bring out scammers wishing to take advantage of the public desire to help.
Crowd-sourced fundraising sites such as “GoFundMe” have become much more diligent about verifying legitimate campaigns. However, it is still important for the public to do their due diligence before donating. To learn more visit BBB’s Scam Tracker website.
https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker
