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Several news sources are warning of URL and Copy Cat scams in regards to domain names in the wake of the recent disasters...STAY VIGILANT and PLEASE REPORT ANY ABUSE to the proper authorities....One source says:
Copycat Scams: Similar to the phishing scams, these ploys use a name or URL that closely resembles that of well-known charitable organizations in order to trick people into thinking it is a real group. The FTC warns donors to double-check any URLs as most websites of legitimate charities end in .org instead of .com. Also another red flag is groups asking for money transfers as most legitimate organizations don’t solicit these types of donations.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/3...isaster-victims-and-altruistic-americans.html
another source:
3. Watch out for copycats.
The Federal Trade Commission's checklist advises to look out for any charity that has a name or a URL that closely resembles a well-known charity organization because they could be fraud sites set up to confuse people looking for the real thing.
5. Pay attention to the website address.
The websites of most legitimate charities end in .org instead of .com, so take note of the URL. Also, legitimate charities normally do not solicit donations through money transfer services, so that is another red flag.
https://www.today.com/news/hurricane-harvey-scams-what-watch-when-trying-help-storm-victims-t115751
Copycat Scams: Similar to the phishing scams, these ploys use a name or URL that closely resembles that of well-known charitable organizations in order to trick people into thinking it is a real group. The FTC warns donors to double-check any URLs as most websites of legitimate charities end in .org instead of .com. Also another red flag is groups asking for money transfers as most legitimate organizations don’t solicit these types of donations.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/3...isaster-victims-and-altruistic-americans.html
another source:
3. Watch out for copycats.
The Federal Trade Commission's checklist advises to look out for any charity that has a name or a URL that closely resembles a well-known charity organization because they could be fraud sites set up to confuse people looking for the real thing.
5. Pay attention to the website address.
The websites of most legitimate charities end in .org instead of .com, so take note of the URL. Also, legitimate charities normally do not solicit donations through money transfer services, so that is another red flag.
https://www.today.com/news/hurricane-harvey-scams-what-watch-when-trying-help-storm-victims-t115751
