Beware Katrina relief spam

Just like after the tsunami disaster, ‘Net experts are warning generous souls to be on the lookout for Hurricane Katrina relief spam that lead to phishing sites.

USA Today reports that the FBI is already looking into a half-dozen reported scams:

“Some e-mails with fake news alerts include links to sites loaded with computer viruses designed to steal or destroy personal information, says computer-security firm Sophos. It also has spotted e-mails with links to ‘spoofed’ Web sites that look like valid charities.”

Click here for more info and smart-donating tips.

Via USA Today