FBI warns of online scams seeking cash for marathon victims
Heartless cyber swindlers have already set up as many as 100
bogus websites seeking money for the marathon bombing victims, while Internet
trolls are using the attacks to spread computer viruses, prompting a pointed
warning today from the feds.
“Individuals need to be aware of emerging fraud online
associated with the explosions and how to take necessary precautions when using
email and social networking websites,” a statement from the Federal Bureau of
Investigation read today. “The FBI has received indications that individuals
may be using social media and email to facilitate fraudulent activities
online.”
A fake “Boston Marathon” Twitter account was created “soon
after the explosions” that falsely claimed every tweet received to the account
would result in a dollar donated to the victims. The account was pulled by
Twitter.
The FBI also said more than 125 “questionable” Internet
domains already have been registered which could be used for “fraudulent
purposes.”
There are also spam emails flooding the web using the words
“Boston Marathon” that are spreading computer viruses by uploading malware or
spyware to unwitting users who open the messages.
“Based on previous disasters, cyber criminals may use this
event as a means to further illegal activity to gain personally identifiable
information,” the warning states.
The FBI warned people looking to donate to victims to
research the charities and call authorities if they discover anything
suspicious. The agency also warned the public to “be skeptical of charity names
similar to but not exactly the same as reputable charities” and not to donate
using money transfer services.
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