Beware Online Scams Concerning Haiti

The FBI released a press announcement today warning consumers against online fraud concerning Haiti. The press release also has some good practice ideas on avoiding being turned into a victim of the crisis yourself.

Skepticism should be turned towards any solicit email. Further, some critical eye should be turned towards social media – thousands of Facebook and Twitter accounts have been created in the last 24 hours that directly concern the Haiti disaster.

Owners of small to mid-range businesses should encourage employees to read the FBI press release and be conscious of how scammers will use events like this to pry PPI (Personal Private Information) out of good-natured consumers. Employees should give critical thought to what they see on the Internet and contact aid organizations directly (either online or by telephone) instead of responding to email-based (or social media-based) requests for contributions.

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