The Salvation Army is cautioning people, intending to donate, for remaining vigilant about a fake electronic mail that's appealing for charities on behalf of the organization as the organization works to elevate Japan from its crisis, Hawaiinewsnow.com reports on March 18, 2011.
Evidently, e-mail fraudsters are taking advantage of the Salvation Army's relief efforts by inviting phony donations. Accordingly, the e-mail solicits charities in cash for assisting people victimized with the Japan quake, tsunami as also the resultant nuclear emergency, told Major Irvine to wlfi.com published on March 18, 2011.
However, the e-mail clearly shows signs that it is a scam. Stated Irvine, the e-mail's return address ended with ".uk.co" immediately suggesting that the message would reach abroad.
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