OLYMPIA – ‘Tis the season for giving and supporting our community – just make sure you aren’t giving to scammers. As we approach Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs encourages donors to “Pause. Check the Cause” to ensure their donations are going to legitimate charities.

Assured Giving, a collaboration campaign between the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO), provides resources and information that can help Washingtonians avoid deceptive or fraudulent solicitations and empower donors to make educated and informed giving decisions. “The holidays are a time to spread joy and give to those who need it most, not to scammers and frauds,” said Secretary Hobbs. “Assured Giving provides Washingtonians tools to protect

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