Last week, Sturgeon Bay Police Captain Dan Brinkman provided tips on how to protect yourself in the event you receive online solicitations for donations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. However, the holiday season and the end of the year is a time when many people make donations to charitable organizations. Captain Brinkman has a general set of tips for people thinking about donating to a group or organization…
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Captain Brinkman says there’s another thing you need to do if you are asked to donate over the phone…
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For more consumer information or to file a consumer complaint, visit the Bureau of Consumer Protection’s website at http://datcp.wisconsin.gov or call 1-800-422-7128.
