A number of fraudulent websites have popped up since the attacks, promising to raise money for those in need, but the real intent is to steal credit card information. In the body of the message is a hyperlink that really connects the donor to a bogus website. One bogus site claims to belong to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and accepts credit card donations to benefit the victims of the terrorist attacks. It's not even a site produced by the agency at all. We try to monitor events like this so we can catch the culprits who've developed scams like these to take advantage of people and their emotions.
Investigators have a good idea who designed the website and they plan to make an arrest.
They hope it sends a clear message to those who try to capitalize on tragic events. The Secret Service is also investigating this case. Click here to email our anchors and reporters . Click here to download the latest version. Copyright 1996 - 2001 Waterman Broadcasting Corporation.