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Verify before responding to charitable requests

by CHERYL SCHWEIZER
Staff Writer | December 2, 2025 3:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — Along with many other things, Christmas is the season of charity. But because scammers are still out there even during the Christmas season, the Washington Attorney General’s Office suggests that people verify before they donate. Othello Police Interim Chief Aaron Garza said a good way for people to protect themselves from charity scammers is to be proactive.  

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