The Washington Secretary of State's office is urging caution in making donations to relief operations for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

"Often, scammers use tragedies like these to say they are helping a cause and to pocket the donations of generous people. Don’t be fooled!" the office warns on its Web site. It suggests checking to make sure the charity is registered in the state.

You can do that by clicking here for the list.

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