It is within most all of our hearts to want to help the victims of the recent attacks on America. The last thing that decent people think is that someone might actually put together a scam in order to gain personal profit from such a tragic event. However, the world is full of those lacking in human decency, leaving their victims with a hurting pit embedded in their hearts.

With this said, I have put together various resources that are targeting on such despicable scams. Please take a few minutes to educate yourself so that your goodness doesn't get misdirected to someone who is built with nothing more then barbaric trickery and greed.

Thank you.
Donna Montaldo

Internet Scambusters
This months article, "Make Sure Your Help Goes Where You Intended!"
I highly recommend that you read this before making any online contributions or purchases based on the line "a portion of your purchase is going to........."

The National Fraud Information Center
Another excellent resource with specific disaster relief scams described to warn the consumer. This site covers both Internet and telephone scams that are currently being reported.

Give.org
Give.org is the new site of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance formed by the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Foundation and its Philanthropic Advisory Service. The site offers several links to help consumers insure "wise-giving."

The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection
Check out their ongoing list of Consumer Alerts that cover a variety of topics including e-commerce and the Internet.

Internet Fraud Complaint Center
A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National White Collar Crime Center which provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation.