About Today: Help Japan Without Getting Scammed 3/16/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I've been glued to the news the past few days, watching coverage of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It's so awful, it's hard to even find room in our heads for everything that's happened. But as usual, when tragedy strikes, so does the opportunity to show human nature at its best. Here's how you can help out.

Help Japan Without Getting Scammed  The goal, of course, is to make sure that your hard-earned donations are going to the right place. Find Loved Ones in Japan How Did You Hear About the Earthquake in Japan? See More About:  identity theft  consumers  consumer resources

Safe Ways to Help the Survivors  This page has at least 12 safe ways to give to the survivors in Japan. Urban Legends: 'Nuclear Rain' Rumors Spread in Asia The Economic Impact of Japan's Quake See More About:  giving to charity  international giving

A Donor's Guide to Global Emergencies  These resources will help you figure out which organizations are helping in which ways, and donate safely. Taxes and International Giving Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations See More About:  safe giving  online giving

Helpful Websites for Japan Earthquake Information  And these sites will help you stay up-to-date on all the news. Safe Giving Guide Facebook Scam: Tsunami Whale Video