Tips to avoid scams as you donate to disaster relief

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With more than 32,000 people forced into shelters following Hurricane Harvey, thousands of people around Texas and the nation want to help. While this is the perfect time to donate, it’s also the perfect time for scammers to take advantage of generosity.
There are two considerations for people who want to help, according to Better Business Bureau Chief Marketing Officer Erin Dufner. The first is to decide what kind of giving to participate in — whether to donate