Thursday, March
17, 2011
THE SALVATION ARMY WARNS OF BOGUS EMAIL APPEAL FOR JAPAN RELIEF DONATIONS
Atlanta, GA:The Salvation Army is warning donors to beware of a bogus email appeal which asks for donations to The Salvation Army's Relief efforts in Japan (SEE ATTACHED EMAIL AT BOTTOM). The appeal, claiming to be from "Salvation Army National Corp.," urges donors to send a donation to an email address which IS NOT a valid Salvation Army address. The scam uses actual language such as The Salvation Army Mission Statement, history, and programs, which has obviously been taken from legitimate Salvation Army sites. It even lists The Salvation Army's International web address, all in an attempt to trick donors into believing that the email is legitimate. Those interested in The Salvation Army's relief efforts are encouraged to visit The Salvation Army USA's national website at www.salvationarmyusa.org
There are four ways people can contribute money
to The Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts in Japan:
- Text the words “JAPAN” or
“QUAKE” to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
- By phone:
1-800-SAL-ARMY
- On-line at: https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org
- By mail: Send your
check, marked “Japan earthquake relief” to
The Salvation Army World Service Office
International Relief Fund
PO Box 630728
Baltimore, MD 21263-0728
- Monetary donations
are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized.
- These funds offer
the greatest flexibility and enable local disaster responders to purchase
exactly what is needed as close to the disaster zone as possible.
- At this time, The
Salvation Army is not accepting donations of goods or household items
(gifts-in-kind) from the general public for disaster relief operations in Japan.
- The Salvation Army
is extremely grateful for the generosity that has already poured in to
help us meet both immediate and long-term needs.
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING EMAIL IS AN EXAMPLE OF A SCAM MESSAGE, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLY TO THIS APPEAL
From: Salvation Army
National Corp. mailto:donate-to-japan.earthquake@salvationarmy.co.uk]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:57 PM
Subject: Japan earthquake and Tsunami: How to help/Salvation Army?
Salvation Army National Corp.
Alton, Hampshire, GU34
United Kingdom
donations@salvationarmyrelief.###.com
Mission and Programs
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is
an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on
the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to
preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Programs
A 127-year old, faith-based charity, The Salvation
Army helps people with all kinds of needs in virtually every community across America. Some
of these activities include operating Adult Rehabilitation Centers, running
programs for children and seniors and providing emergency disaster services
support.
Additional Comments from the Organization
According to management expert Peter Drucker, The
Salvation Army is "by far the most effective organization in the U.S." A
responsible steward of the generosity of the American people, at least 83 cents
of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army goes directly to assist those in
need.
Donate
We humbly want to bring to your notice and call for
your immense support to massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific
Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing
damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami.
Salvation Army National Corp have been working hard
to see how to raise help to these pandemics situation.
We humbly hope for your support and strongly
believe you can save a life.
Add to Japan earthquake and Tsunami
I want to contribute: E.g 'Amount' 'USD'
You must enter donation amount.
You must enter a valid dollar amount.
You must enter a minimum $100 amount.
($100 USD minimum)
1. FIRST NAME:
2. LAST NAME:
3. AGE:
4. ADDRESS:
5. CITY:
6. STATE:
7. ZIP CODE:
8. COUNTRY:
9. PHONE NUMBER:
10 GENDERS:
11.AMOUNT.
Designation (Optional)
To designate your donation for a specific fund or
purpose, please enter a description of how you'd like your donation to be used.
Dedication or Gift (Optional)
To make a donation on behalf of or in memory of
another person, please enter the person's name. You will have a chance to send
an eCard to this person at the end of making a donation.
REMMITANCE OPTION
* To donate: Contact us by email using: donations@salvationarmyrelief.###.com
Salvation Army National Corp.
Alton, Hampshire, GU34
United Kingdom
www.salvationarmy.org
Tel: (44) 07035947651
Fax: (44) 07024048271
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