Katrina Scams

There are many scams floating out there concerning Katrina, as there are every time there is a disaster or some event that tugs at people's hearts. There are bogus sites set up to collect funds (for the site owner - not Katrina victims), there are panhandlers who physically say they are collecting funds, there are emails being sent asking for money, asking for help in finding relatives, offering to look for lost relatives, telling you they found one of your long lost relatives, and much more. DO NOT FALL VICTIM to these scams!!! They are set up to make money for the scammer only. They are trying to work your emotions and will stop at nothing to do so. Do NOT reply to these solicitations, do NOT click on site links, do NOT give any money. Links you hit may take you to a porn or viagra site, or worse yet start a download that will allow the scammer access to your information in the computer. Go ONLY to the Red Cross site (or one that is approved by the Red Cross as stated at the Red Cross site) at www.redcross.org, or to the U.S. Humane Society site at www.hsus.org - don't bother with scams that take your money and don't give it where it is needed. http://www.doubleii.com/alerts.html