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		<title>BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers Giving Tips in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At least one poorly-conceived charity scam has already emerged in the wake of the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday, and more are likely. BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the national charity monitoring arm of Better Business Bureau cautions donors about potential red flags concerning tragedy-related philanthropy. “Tragedies inspire people to give,” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Advises Consumers To Examine Pink Products&#8217; Ties To Breast Cancer Charities Before Purchase</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pink packaging has become almost as prevalent as orange and black in October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness month. But some pink products may provide limited benefits to breast cancer charities or research, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona advises. “The fight against breast cancer is dear to the hearts of many women and those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 20:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who have died in war. But sadly, it has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is urging consumers and donors to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>During the Season of Giving Cons are on the Take</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:26:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations. According to the Nonprofit Research Collaborative&#8217;s November 2010 Fundraising Survey, the majority of all charitable contributions are made in the last quarter of the year—October to December. Not surprisingly, scammers ramp up efforts during this time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Warns Local Consumers, Businesses about Potential for Fire-Related Charity Scams</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning consumers about bogus charities that could be set up under the guise of assisting victims of the Monument Fire. “Sadly, con-artists come out of the woodwork at times like this,” said Kim States, president of the local BBB. “Scammers follow the headlines to stay on top of [...]]]></description>
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