People want to do something to help. Many opening their wallets and donating money to a Go Fund Me account setup by Equality Florida. It's raised over $2 million.
While the focus now is on Go Fund Me sites, the focus will soon be on your personal Facebook page or email. Scammers will find ways to lure you in using a legitimate tragedy to take advantage of you. They may send emails with suspicious links. Always hover over any link in an email to see where it will re-direct you, before you click.
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On social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, be aware of "click baiting."
That's when scammers bait you with a fake news article about the tragedy or fake donation site.
"You have to be careful because it could be taking you to a site where someone is trying to collect your data and has no interest of assisting families. We encourage people not to be lured to links you're not familiar with even if it's a friend sharing it. They could have their account hacked," explained Michele Moran of the Better Business Bureau.
Always look at the link you'll be sent to before you click, and only give money to reputable organizations. There are nearly 50 Go Fund Me pages already set up. As victims' friends and family members set up fundraisers, it's harder to spot a fake. Ask questions before giving. Donate with a credit card for extra protection.
