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| Don't fall prey to Internet fraud |
| FBI warning: Don't fall prey to Internet fraud
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 14-January-2010
3:23:48 AM |
| As the Internet was flooded with outpourings of sympathy, first-hand reports and calls for help on the Haitian earthquake, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued an urgent "fraud alert" warning potential donors to be cautious while responding to unsolicited emails and advertisements on the Internet asking for donations for Haiti relief.
"The FBI today reminds Internet users who received appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests," it said in a statement.
The FBI issued the warning after detecting such solicitation on the Internet.
"Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organisation and/or a good cause," the FBI said.
Before making any donation, FBI urged netizens not to respond to any unsolicited (spam) incoming e-mails, including clicking links contained within those messages and be sceptical of individuals representing themselves as surviving victims or officials asking for donations via e-mail or social
networking sites.
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