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FBI Warns: Many Tsunami Relief Pleas Are Fake

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the mailboxes-inundated dept.

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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  1. new tld needed by jsk2001 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    .ORG domains are too easy to get. Organizations need to have a domain that are for well known and trusted sites only.

    www.red-cross.help
    www.red-cross.give
    www.red- cross.relief

  2. I will donate by 1n33d4n4m3! · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Please go to my site: http://www.v-ia-gr-a.com/

    I will get paid by my sponsors for the views and will donate everything to the poor people in asia.

    Also, if you could all leave your e-mail I will sell the complete database on cd-rom to the highest bidder on ebay!