More on Ummid: International l National Regional l Politics Business Religion l History l Culture l Education

 

 

US Muslim charity to fly $1 million in relief supplies to Haiti

‘Tens of thousands’ killed in Haiti quake

Court allows only prayers at Hubli Idgah Maidan

Delayed justice causes violence: Soli Sorabjee

Sohrabuddin’s family happy over SC order on ‘fake encounter’

World reaches to Haiti, the country shattered by earthquake

PM asks states to contain prices, to hold CMs meet on Jan 27

Chandigarh hosts exclusive 'Made in Pakistan' fair

 

'Factors that laid foundation of Islam in India became victim of the partition politics': "The factors that laid the foundation of Islam in Indian society and created a powerful following....Read Full

'International powers would control Pakistan from day one'

Islamic Economy the Pacemaker for Recession-hit World: There are positive signs of interest-free banking starting in real earnest in India. The world is getting fed up.... Read Full

Omar pleads for Kashmir's image change, calls for investments

   

RTI activist Satish Shetty killed near Pune: Prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist Satish Shetty was Wednesday killed when he was attacked by unidentified men while on a morning walk in Talegaon, on the outskirts of this....Read Full

The Sword of Tippu Sultan: Tippu was born in Devanahalli (in Karnataka) on Friday, November 20th, 1753. At the age of fifteen he used to accompany his father Hyder Ali.... Read Full

'Real progress would remain a dream if education system lacks perfection': “If our education system lacks perfection, excellence and merit, real development and meaningful.... Read Full

From 2011, educational degrees a click away for students: Starting 2011, students across India will be able to get their educational certificates at the click of a mouse, a radical move that will help.... Read Full

   

 

Varsities making money by affiliating colleges, says Sibal: State universities are making money by giving affiliation to innumerable colleges, said Human.... Read Full

Many voices and concerns on Kashmir - any solutions?: An India-Pakistan peace conference to lay a road map for resolving disputes, including Kashmir ..... Read Full

Establishing Urdu University was not easy task: Dr. Aziz Qureshi: Maulana Azad National Urdu University was established against all odds and it faced severe opposition in its earlier stages.... Read Full

It requires hard work to crack UPSC Exams: MM Ansari: Refuting the general perception that there is bias against people from any particular community in UPSC Exams.... Read Full

Amitabh Bachchan risking his own image by cosying up with Modi: Amitabh Bachchan’s recent visit to Gujarat and his praise for the state Chief Minister Narendra Modi are both surprising and dismaying, especially .... Read Full

Turkish Prime Minister, 7 others win King Faisal International Award: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and seven others on Monday won the 2010 King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Service to Islam..... Read Full

   

 

 

FBI warns Internet users of Haiti relief scams

Thursday, January 14, 2010 01:38:22 PM, IANS

Many people are feared buried under the rubble of buildings that fell in the quake [AFP]

World reaches to Haiti, the country shattered by powerful earthquake: The United Nations and international humanitarian agencies are preparing to begin aid efforts in Haiti, after an earthquake in which many people are feared to have been killed.... Read Full

‘Tens of thousands’ killed in Haiti quake

US Muslim charity to fly $1 million in relief supplies to Haiti

Washington: The FBI Thursday issued a warning about e-mails offering bogus online fundraising to help victims of the devastating quake in Haiti, which left thousands of people dead.


A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti Tuesday. The quake’s epicentre was 15 km southwest of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince. It was followed by dozens of aftershocks, including two measuring 5.9 and 5.0.

 

Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive said the death toll from the quake could reach “well over 100,000".

 

In a press release, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Internet users that “past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organisation and/or a good cause”.

 

“The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests,” the statement reads.

 

The bureau recommended being sceptical about individuals who say they were victims of the quake and requesting financial assistance in incoming spam e-mails and social networks.

 

It also urged to make contributions only to well-known charity organisations and to avoid disclosing personal or financial information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Bookmark and Share

Home | Top of the Page

  Comment on this article

Name:
E-mail Address:
Write here...
     
     
 

 
 
 

Ummid.com: Home | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Terms of Use | About Us | Feedback

Ummid Business: Advertise with us | Careers | Link Exchange

Ummid.com is part of Awaz Multimedia & Publications providing World News, News Analysis and Feature Articles on Education, Health. Politics, Technology, Sports, Entertainment, Industry etc. The articles or the views displayed on this website are for public information and in no way describe the editorial views. The users are entitled to use this site subject to the terms and condition mentioned.