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TikTok videos use sad stories in fake donation request

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If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have come across ads or videos selling merchandise that claim to support a charity or local cause.

These videos are part of a growing scam targeting animal lovers and kind-hearted donors.

WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke about this with the Sydney Waters, regional director of the Better Business Bureau.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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