The Federal Bureau of Investigation has already warned computer users of Japan relief scams, including charity fraud schemes.

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Charity fraud is a real thing, and there is a whole suite of laws in place to keep it from happening.

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The IRS pronounced the charity a fraud.

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The FBI further suggests that if you know of fraudulent disaster relief claims submitted by a person or organization or fake charity, contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud at (866) 720-5721.

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She is charged with lying to FBI agents investigating charity scams after the agency interviewed her about suspected wire fraud.

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