Hawaii's attorney general is telling people to check before giving to storm relief, a warning aimed at protecting donors from fake charities.

• Crowdfunding campaigns have multiplied since the storm, and some are not what they claim.
• The advice is simple: only give money to people and groups you personally know and trust.
• Suspected scams can be reported to the attorney general's office.
• Storm victims themselves have real help available, including tax relief and emergency grants.

Outlook: Expect more relief fundraising and more scam warnings as damage assessments continue.