Hurricane Katrina and Charity Fraud

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Justice Department, and American Red Cross officials spoke to reporters to warn relief effort donator… read more

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Justice Department, and American Red Cross officials spoke to reporters to warn relief effort donators of fraudulent charity websites, including some that pretend to be major organizations like the Red Cross. Ms. Elcano told reporters the Red Cross was prepared to file civil lawsuits against operators of websites who did not promptly shut down when ordered to do so by the FBI. Following their remarks, the officials responded to questions and comments from the reporters. close

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Hurricane Katrina and Charity Fraud

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Program ID:
188864-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 14, 2005 | 12:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 14, 2005 | 6:06am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 14, 2005 | 12:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 14, 2005 | 2:22am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 14, 2005 | 6:06am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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