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Dougherty County residents react to charity scam

by Jenna Huff

Posted: 04.09.2009 at 8:33 PM

Jenna Huff

Jenna Huff is the News Director at WFXL FOX 31 News.

Read more: Local, Crime, Dougherty County, Georgia, Scammers, Con Artists, Charities

Many folks are up in arms about crooks taking charity money

Many Dougherty County residents say it's hard to believe con artists would target folks who donate to charities.

But it's happening right now in our community. FOX 31's Jenna McWilliams talks to one local woman who has spent much of her life volunteering for the good of others, and is heartbroken about this horrible crime.

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