October 7th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be on guard against imposters calling or emailing to solicit donations for hurricane victims. Scammers will be working to prey on people’s generosity to aid those affected by floods and other damage from Hurricane Helene. Local business owner Paula Kennedy spoke to WCBC and gave recommendations on organizations she knows and trusts…
“Mango Rita’s – it’s in Fort Myers, Florida. They are personal friends of mine. It’s on Amazon with a wish list. It says Mango Rita’s Hurricane Helene 8. Another one is Friendsville Public Health, they’re on Facebook, and the post comes right up. Another one is White Pine, Tennessee, call Pro Team Auction, you can find them online. The last one is North Carolina on Facebook called Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief.”
