Wind speeds topped 100 mph in the Tampa, Sarasota and St. Petersburg areas.
The FTC says scams could come in the form of fraudsters impersonating hurricane-aid charities.
Stick to major charitable organizations that you know are legitimate.
Go directly to their website.
Avoid clicking on links in emails and other kinds of messages.
Don’t select attachments.
They could contain malware.
Real charities will happily take your money after you’ve verified their legitimacy.
You also can report them to the FBI’sInternet Crime Complaint Center.
