<p>As Ohioans open their hearts and wallets to support charitable causes this holiday season, scammers are also on the lookout—ready to exploit that generosity. In this episode, we’re joined by experts from the <a href="https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/financial-institutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Ohio Division of Financial Institutions</strong></a>, the <a href="https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-central-ohio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio</strong></a>, and the <a href="https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Ohio Attorney General’s Office</strong></a> to share essential tips on how to give safely and confidently. Learn how to spot red flags, verify legitimate charities, and protect your money while making a meaningful impact.</p><p> </p><p><u>Resources:</u></p><p><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgive.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Gravely%40com.ohio.gov%7Cbe3cb4df4a884e6265bd08de33784938%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C639004788874524059%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=CFNDIJdi9UEDr9Fcd9E0GloAP%2FAMDenYKP%2BJMfIwUFQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBB Wise Giving Alliance</a></p><p><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcharitable.ohioago.gov%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMichael.Gravely%40com.ohio.gov%7Cbe3cb4df4a884e6265bd08de33784938%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C639004788874540778%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=trxpZYCLGeB7ZiJVG%2FHRQb%2BCr8gyzVrD%2FNBnGCl4GK4%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Search Tool</a></p>