Be Wary of Hurricane Katrina Fundraising Scams

Shelbygirl

Cathlete
Just wanted to warn those of you who are planning to donate funds towards the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Be careful in responding to any email solicitations related to the relief efforts, even if the email looks like an official American Red Cross email. According to a reliable local news channel in Philly, the American Red Cross is too busy right now to be asking for money, so if you get an email from them, it's a complete scam. Just send your money directly to whatever organization you choose (I believe there's a list with addresses on the Ask Cathe forum).

Just wanted to give you all a heads up.
Shelbygirl
 
I heard about this on the news yesterday...it's so sad and pathetic that people will stoop this low...:-(
 

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