Public should beware of wildfire charity scams

Spokane – August 2, 2016 – Wildfires have sparked across the country including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and western Wyoming. The Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest is sending out a warning over the dangers of donating relief funds to the wrong people.

In Washington there are a handful of fires burning, including the Range 12 fire near Yakima. That blaze has spread to more than 175,000 acres and has threatened more than 200 homes.

Keep in mind con artists impersonate legitimate entities using materials with borrowed names and logos. Be wary of anyone using thes...