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.

“It’s probably better that you seek out your own charities that you want to donate to,” Garza said. “You should be seeking charitable organizations that you’re comfortable with.”

Scammers often mask their phone calls with legitimate numbers and names, although Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said that’s more difficult in a sparsely populated place like Adams County, where most people are familiar with each other. Peopl

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