The investigation led to HMRC's first prosecution for film tax relief fraud.

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

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According to the Director, the only relief available to victims of the Madoff fraud was to report a capital loss pursuant to N.

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As if that were not bad enough, the Senate heard this week of massive waste and fraud in the disbursal of disaster-relief funds.

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If you receive a fraudulent online request for donations to relief efforts for Japan, report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud, visit fraud.org, or call 866-720-5721.

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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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