Consumer Alert: Hurricane charity donations

<p>Americans have donated about $350 million to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But in times of disaster, it is easy to donate to the wrong charity or get scammed out of money.</p>

News 12 Staff

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Sep 15, 2017, 7:32 PM

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Consumer Alert: Hurricane charity donations

<p>Americans have donated about $350 million to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But in times of disaster, it is easy to donate to the wrong charity or get scammed out of money.</p>

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Fuel tanker fire shuts down parts of Route 287 and Route 27 in Edison, four injured

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Consumer Alert: Hurricane charity donations

<p>Americans have donated about $350 million to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma.&nbsp;But in times of disaster, it is easy to donate to the wrong charity or get scammed out of money.</p>

Top Stories

Fuel tanker fire shuts down parts of Route 287 and Route 27 in Edison, four injured

Hottest weather since last summer on the way

New Jersey beach safety officials warn waters still too dangerous despite warm weather

'He was very friendly, beautiful': Community mourns Dover teen fatally struck by train, calls for more safety measures

NJ racetrack regular Paco Lopez rides Napoleon Solo to Preakness victory

Fire at multiple Newark homes displaces 7 families, Red Cross says

Lawmakers propose bill that would provide relief at gas pump

Paint spill on New Jersey Turnpike causes traffic disruption in Edison

LIVE UPDATES: Gov. Kathy Hochul addresses LIRR shutdown as service halts systemwide; Here's what you need to know.

13 arrested for operating a human trafficking ring in South Jersey

Treasury begins sending second round of Stay NJ benefit checks

NJ man arrested in connection to Maryland Walmart arson case

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5 charged in South Jersey, Philadelphia drug trafficking investigation

Long Island Rail Road strike could disrupt travel for NJ commuters this weekend

3 arrested in separate Jersey City shooting and homicide investigations

PATH to launch expanded weekend service Sunday

Cape May County man charged with attempted murder in motel shooting

Crescent moon pairs with Venus and Jupiter in evening sky next week

Police in Dunellen warn of spike in catalytic converter thefts

<p>Americans have donated about $350 million to help the victims of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. But in times of disaster, it is easy to donate to the wrong charity or get scammed out of money.</p>