IC3 Issues Alert on Disaster-Related Fraud

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IC3 Issues Alert on Disaster-Related Fraud [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/09/20/IC3-Issues-Alert-Disaster-Related-Fraud ] 09/20/2017 06:53 PM 
EDT 
Original release date: September 20, 2017

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has released an announcement on fraudulent cyber activity related to natural 
disasters. IC3 reports that scammers have recently used email and social-networking sites to solicit money from 
disaster victims with scams on false temporary housing and job opportunities. In addition, IC3 warns the public to be 
cautious of solicitations for charitable donations.

US-CERT encourages consumers to review the IC3 Alert [ https://www.ic3.gov/media/2017/170920.aspx ] and the US-CERT Tip 
on Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014 ].

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