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The FBI and Better Business Bureau are both warning people about scam donation sites related to the recent earthquake in Haiti. Users should be extra wary of requests for donations that come to them unsolicited, from people they do not know.
Of course, there are legitimate ways to donate. The American Red Cross is taking donations through their website. They are also accepting donations by text message - texting "HAITI" to 90999 will donate $10 to the Red Cross, billed to your cell phone. A similar donation process is being handled by Yele.org - texting "YELE" to 501501 will donate $5. When you visit a charity's site to donate, be certain that you're at their legitimate site - be careful of links (especially shortened links) spread through social networking sites, as they may not be taking you to the official charities' sites.