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Sending Help to Nepal: What You Need to Know

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015   

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - With the death toll in Nepal's earthquake projected to climb to as many as 10,000 people, Floridians are looking for ways they can help. At the same time, organizations such as the Better Business Bureau say scammers are looking for ways to take advantage of generosity.

Spokesman Toby Barfield says the bureau's give.org website has information on charities that provide aid to victims, and it's worth checking, especially after a disaster of this magnitude.

"This is the World Series for con people, they are out in droves," says Barfield. "Telephone, door-to-door, email, you name it. They'll use every trick in the book."

In addition to people falsely claiming to represent charities, Barfield says a relatively new problem is people posting photos and videos on social media to gain access to your computer. It's called click-baiting and encourages you to click a link that will then let scammers download spyware onto your P.C.

Reports from Nepal indicate aid is slow in getting to the remote villages. Barfield says identifying a reputable charity that accepts donations is one way to make sure your money is spent wisely.

"Cash is the right way to do it, and that's what the Red Cross typically does with their relief work is they'll collect the money and then they'll go to the site of the disaster and they'll buy clothing and food and that helps to regenerate the local economy," Barfield says.

If you do want to donate to relief efforts, it's recommended you research not only the organization's reputation, but also it's specific presence in Nepal. Unlike other regions impacted by natural disasters, some areas of Nepal are rural and difficult to navigate.


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