ATTORNEY GENERAL BONTA SHARES SAFE GIVING TIPS TO AVOID CHARITY FRAUD FOLLOWING VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 30 -- The California Attorney General issued the following press release:

OAKLAND- California Attorney General RobBonta today sharedtips and resourceson how Californians can avoid scams and donate safely to the recovery efforts following the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela last week. The Attorney General is responsible for supervising and regulating charities that operate in California and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. As recovery efforts in Venezuela continue, Attorney General Bonta encourages donorsinterested in supporting relief to watch for common signs of charity fraud and do research to ensure they are donating to legitimate charities and organizations.

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