Beware Of Red Cross Scams During Tragedy

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Beware Of Red Cross Scams During Tragedy

 

PUEBLO, Colo. -- The Red Cross said that some people may be trying to cash

in on the tragedy on the East Coast for personal gain.

 

There have been reports that people have been going door-to-door in southern

Colorado, claiming to be collecting money for the Red Cross. But Cynthia

Rodriguez with the Colorado Springs chapter of the Red Cross said that's not

true. She says the agency does not send people door-to-door to solicit

donations.

 

Rodriguez said that all donations should be made directly to the Red Cross.

And officials say anyone approached for a Red Cross donation should get the

name and other identifying information of the person responsible.

 

But there is a way that you can legitimately help the victims of the

tragedy. You can drop off financial contributions in collection canisters at

our 7NEWS Studios, http://www.thedenverchannel.com/ ,

located at 123 Speer Blvd. in Denver.

 

Red Cross volunteers will collect contributions between the hours of

1 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Thursday.

Checks should be made to 7Solutions National Disaster Red Cross Relief Fund.

Checks may be mailed to:

Mile High Chapter American Red Cross

444 Sherman St.

Denver, CO 80203-4425

 

You can also drop off your donations in Red Cross collection canisters at

all Gart stores.