TOLEDO, Ohio — Americans can be very generous in times of natural disasters, and that will likely be the case again as Hurricane Melissa heads toward Jamaica.

The Better Business Bureau said billions of dollars will be donated to relief efforts, and that's why times like this also raise a red flag.

That's why organizations like the BBB are warning about scams, which often involve criminals impersonating government, charity or crowdfunding organizations to get money after a major disaster.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau said post-disaster fraud totaled over $9.3 billion in 2023 alone.

The Better Business Bureau of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan said it's smart to make sure your goodwill is headed to the right places. The organization suggests being cautious with crowdfunding

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