FBI Warns of China Earthquake E-mail Scams

                   
pcworld.com     May 22, 2008            

Robert McMillan, IDG News Service It's become a familiar pattern: after the tragedy, the spam. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning computer users to be wary of unsolicited e-mail messages trying to raise money to help victims of last week's massive earthquake in China's Sichuan... [read full story]                    

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Scam e-mails seek donations to help Chinese earthquake victims

rgj.com     May 20, 2008          

Staff Report • May 20, 2008 Tragic incidents such as 9/11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Minnesota Bridge collapse, and the Virginia Tech shootings have all prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions for a charitable organization and a good causes. Some of the Chinese...                    

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FBI Warns Of E-Mail Scams Soliciting China Earthquake Donations

nbcsandiego.com     May 21, 2008          

Similar scams have followed major disasters such as the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and Hurricane Katrina. In the scams, contributions are solicited for a charitable organization or good cause. Some of the Chinese earthquake scam messages claim to be offering free vacation trips to the largest donors...                    

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Warning: Chinese Earthquake Scam Reported

usnews.com     May 21, 2008          

to be on the lookout for E-mails purportedly soliciting funds to support the victims of the recent earthquake in China. "Some of the Chinese earthquake scam messages claim to be offering free vacation trips to the largest donors and even use fake logos of legitimate online pay services to fool...                    

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FBI: Beware Of Scam E-Mails To Help Chinese Quake Victims

nbc4.tv     May 21, 2008          

Tragic incidents such as 9/11, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the "Scammers and criminals come forward after many of these tragic events, and you should be wary of solicited requests for money. People should feel free to make donations -- just make sure you know who you are dealing with and where...                    

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FBI warns of e-mail scams offering to help Chinese quake victims

computerworld.com     May 21, 2008          

Donors reminded to use legitimate Web sites for donations Security management is the process of developing a comprehensive data protection plan. It takes into account all potential threats, the existing network environment, the future needs of the organization, and lays out a multi-tiered...                    

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FBI warns of e-mail scams offering to help Chinese quake victims

4peeps.com     May 22, 2008          

Donors reminded to use legitimate Web sites for donations The FBI is warning Americans looking to send donations in the aftermath of the massive May 12 earthquake in China to beware of a rising number of e-mail scams that tout "relief" efforts. In an announcement yesterday, the FBI said that some...                    

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FBI Warns of China Earthquake E-mail Scams (PC World)

yahoo.com     May 22, 2008          

Robert McMillan, IDG News Service Wed May 21, 6:30 PM ET It's become a familiar pattern: after the tragedy, the spam. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning computer users to be wary of unsolicited e-mail messages trying to raise money to help victims of last week's massive...                    

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FBI warns of China earthquake e-mail scams

networkworld.com     May 21, 2008          

It's become a familiar pattern: after the tragedy, the spam. ... The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning computer users to be wary of unsolicited e-mail messages trying to raise money to help victims of last week's massive earthquake in China's Sichuan...                    

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FBI warns of scams offering to help Chinese quake victims

networkworld.com     May 21, 2008          

By Todd R. Weiss , Computerworld , 05/21/2008 The FBI is warning Americans looking to send donations in the aftermath of the massive May 12 earthquake in China to beware of a rising number of e-mail scams that tout "relief" efforts. In an announcement Tuesday, the FBI said that some of the e-mail...                    

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Identity-theft scam tracks through KC area

kansascity.com     May 23, 2008          

The messages appear to come from Mazuma Credit Union but are the work of sophisticated identity thieves, said Travis Ford, an assistant Missouri attorney general. “This is unquestionably a scam. What it has in common is someone asking for personal banking account information. That’s a sure sign,”...                    

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