FBI Warns: Many Tsunami Relief Pleas Are Fake

lgrinberg writes "Even in the face of terrible disasters such as the Tsunami that hit South East Asia and Africa in late December, many are finding ways to take advantage of it and make money off of it. An example is fake websites that claim to be non-profit charitable organizations that help out the victims when they really take all the money for themselves. Other instances are emails or websites written by people who claim to be survivors of the disaster and are asking for help. The FBI warns that many of these are fake and recommends people to help via known non-profit organizations."

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I don't donate to charities...

[CrackedButter]

... I don't always have a clear idea where the money will end up. However I'm not one to ignore a homeless bum and buy him a meal when I can. Giving them money does them no favours either.

Typo in blurb

[Citizen of Earth]

Even in the face of terrible disasters such as the Tsunami that hit South East Asia and Africa in late December, many are finding ways to take advantage of it and make money off of it.

This should read "Especially in the face of terrible disasters...".

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[m50d]

Didn't Mike Nichols cut her nude scenes though? (And then went into hiding as millions of angry geeks came baying for his blood)

/still going to see it as soon as I get out of my mother's basement