Haiti Relief Scams
As people and companies start looking for methods to assist or donate to Haiti, Haiti relief scams or Haiti donation scams are going to start surfacing, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing an important warning to those moved to contribute money to Haiti relief efforts: be wary of Internet scams.
An excerpt of the FBI’s message:
The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive 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. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause.
Therefore, before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines, to include the following:
