Charity swindle warning

Authorities warn generous Norwegians to check exactly who is collecting money for tsunami aid. Several swindles have already been revealed, reports Aftenposten.

"The State Collection Control issued a warning advising people to check a register of 'serious' organizations.

Norway's economic crime unit Økokrim has already cracked down on phony collectors and e-mail and SMS schemes."

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emily | 4:56 PM | Tsunamis, South East Asia |
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