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		<title>National Consumer Protection Week Tip of the Day: Charitable Giving- Is Your Money Going Where You Think It’s Going?</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2013/03/05/national-consumer-protection-week-tip-of-the-day-charitable-giving-is-your-money-going-where-you-think-its-going/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From holiday season giving to aiding in recovery efforts at home or overseas, consumers have several opportunities to donate to charity throughout the year. Whether donating your time, treasure or talent, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona reminds consumers to give wisely. BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability were developed to assist donors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising Firms take most of Money Donated to Heart Support of America, BBB warns</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February is American Heart Month, and the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is advising consumers to beware of a national heart charity soliciting donations. The charity, Heart Support of America Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., is sending out mailers offering free Heart Attack First Aid Kits and asking for donations of $10 to $25. Records [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Alert: Five Holiday Scams to Avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consumers who let down their guard during the hectic holiday season can easily fall prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona warns. BBB has identified five common scams that consumers should watch out for during the holidays, whether they’re shopping online, juggling packages at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Offers Ten Giving Tips for Newtown Tragedy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, the national charity monitoring arm of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona, cautions donors about potential red flags in fund raising to help Newtown and to be aware of the different circumstances that often emerge [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB’s guide to giving wisely this holiday season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday season inspires people to reach out and give to those less fortunate.Although charities accept donations year-round, close to 40 percent of a charity’s annual contributions are received in the last few weeks of the year. Before giving time, treasures or talent this holiday season, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona reminds consumers to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Urges Charitable Donors to Research before they give this Holiday Season</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/11/02/bbb-urges-charitable-donors-to-research-before-they-give-this-holiday-season/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holiday season is fast approaching, which means consumers are getting ready to ramp up their charitable giving. In light of this, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is urging donors to research charities they wish to give to before donating. Each year around the holidays consumers are bombarded with solicitations and appeals from all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on Hurricane Relief Donations</title>
		<link>http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/10/30/tips-on-hurricane-relief-donations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the wake of Hurricane Sandy threatening the northeastern regions of the U.S., BBB Wise Giving of Southern Arizona offers the following tips to help donors decide where to direct donations to assist hurricane victims: Be cautious when giving online. Be cautious about online giving, especially in response to unsolicitedspam messages, and emails and social media posts that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB advises donors to give wisely to Hurricane Isaac relief efforts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaac made its second landfall early Wednesday morning, continuing to thrash Louisiana with harsh winds, rain and flooding. While Isaac continues its destructive path, charities may soon begin soliciting for donations to support the relief efforts. With many options available for donors to consider, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona offer tips for donors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BBB Advises Donors on how to Vet Appeals for Colorado victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick LaFleur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the worldwide attention the recent Colorado tragedy has received, Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is warning those who want to help to be on guard and avoid charity scams. Events like the one in Aurora can prompt charity fraudsters to exploit the emotional aspects of the tragedies to their advantage. Be especially cautious [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial Day Scams Target Military, Families, Supporters</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 15:00:20 +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. Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona is urging consumers and donors to be on the [...]]]></description>
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