Millions have been affected by the quake. No doubt you've seen photos of the devastation and destruction. And it is only human to want to help.

Unfortunately, plenty of scammers and criminals will prey on your good will. You will soon see fake charities soliciting donations.

The pleas for help may come via spam messages or telephone calls. And you can bet the criminals will set up Web sites, too.

Before you give to any charity, be diligent. Learn what you can about a charity before giving a dime. You want to make sure you're helping those in need, not enriching a criminal.