FBI Warns Of Earthquake E-Mail Scams
The FBI warned the public on Tuesday to beware of e-mails claiming to be raising money to help victims of the recent earthquake in China. The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina, the Virginia Tech shooting and other tragedies have prompted online criminals to solicit contributions for charitable organizations.
Some of the Chinese earthquake scam messages claim to be offering free vacation trips to the largest donors and even use fake logos of legitimate online pay services to fool people, the FBI said. The bureau urged individuals not respond to unsolicited e-mail; not to click on links contained within those spam messages; and to make contributions directly to recognized organizations.
"People should feel free to make donations, just make sure you know who you are dealing with and where the donations are going," Special Agent Richard Kolko said. "This way you can make sure your money really makes a difference and helps out a needy person, not a greedy criminal."
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