The FBI just released the following cyber safety tips.
  • Do not respond to unsolicited ( spam ) e-mail.
  • Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as officials soliciting via e-mail for donations. 
  • Do not click on links contained within an unsolicited e-mail. 
  • Be cautious of e-mail claiming to contain pictures in attached files, as the files may contain viruses. Only open attachments from known senders. 
  • To ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes, make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf. 
  • Validate the legitimacy of the organization by directly accessing the recognized charity or aid organization's website rather than following an alleged link
    to the sit e. 
  • Attempt to verify the legitimacy of the non-profit status of the organization by using various Internet-based resources, which also may assist in confirming the actual existence of the organization. 
  • Do not provide personal or financial information to anyone who solicits contributions: providing such information may compromise your identity and make you vulnerable to identity theft.
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If you have received a scam e-mail please notify IC3 by filing a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

For more information on e-scams, please visit the FBI's New E-Scams and Warnings webpage.