Gift to charity but give wisely

'Tis the season to give generously to your favorite charities. Hey, and you'll get a tax deduction, too, in most cases. But beware, there are plenty of scams. You've heard of the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and other excellent charities. But there are plenty of scammers who use similar names or mailings that could fool you.

Before giving to an unfamiliar charity, look here: Charities