If you plan to give back in other ways today, make sure you're donating safely.
The Better Business Bureau says they get a lot of complaints about scams and bogus fundraisers this time of year usually targeting people through social media or their email.
Most legitimate groups will not ask for a wire transfer or gift card. And make sure you do your research, you can check the BBB website to see if a charity is legitimate.
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