New E-Scams & Warnings - Hurricane Irene

FYI.....

In light of Hurricane Irene, the public is reminded to beware of fraudulent emails and websites purporting to conduct charitable relief efforts. To learn more about avoiding online fraud, please see "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" at: Intelligence Note

To file a complaint go here: Internet Crime Complaint Center

reply to post by KnightFire


Thank you for this reminder......people are under a lot of stress right now....and can be more vulnerable....that at other times.

There will also be more with the bombings in Nigeria. If you want to know about more scams, visit 419eater.com. It's s good site for fighting scams the vigilante way.

419eater

Thanks for bringing this up. It's pathetic how others like to profit from others misery and misfortune.

WHY? Why would you kick somebody when there down? I just don't get it. When the last hurricane hit here in Houston, a big thing was for fake contractors get people to pay for them to fix their house then take off with the money. Scumbags......

Originally posted by KnightFire
FYI.....

In light of Hurricane Irene, the public is reminded to beware of fraudulent emails and websites purporting to conduct charitable relief efforts. To learn more about avoiding online fraud, please see "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" at: Intelligence Note

To file a complaint go here: Internet Crime Complaint Center

WOW surprise ppl fall for it.... but i dont read email so

Originally posted by shadowreborn89

Originally posted by KnightFire
FYI.....

In light of Hurricane Irene, the public is reminded to beware of fraudulent emails and websites purporting to conduct charitable relief efforts. To learn more about avoiding online fraud, please see "Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes" at: Intelligence Note

To file a complaint go here: Internet Crime Complaint Center

WOW surprise ppl fall for it.... but i dont read email so

Yeah it's sad really. But it will mostly happen to elderly people who know someone in the area and they will sign up and be taken for everything they have.

That's just the statistic, not picking on elderly people.