When charity calls

August 15, 2009 at 5:00AM

When charity calls

• Beware of impressive-sounding names.

• Record the charity's name, address and phone number.

• Research before giving. Is the charity registered with the Minnesota attorney general's office? Is more information available at the Minnesota Charities Review Council?

•Do not send cash or give out credit card numbers.

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