Speaking of online donations and how the hyenas seem to be afoot, I subscribe to an online newsletter called gigalaw.com. I've just received today's newsletter and this was the lead story:
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Security Experts Warn of Hurricane Scams Online Hurricane Katrina has spawned more than misery and destruction -- a new wave of scam e-mails and Web sites are exploiting the tragedy. Phony Web sites and e-mails, purporting to offer help to hurricane victims or provide more news on the destruction, are making their rounds on the Internet, security experts said. Read more: http://www.gigalaw.com/newsarchives/2005_09_02_index2.html#112566181651253541 (Source: CNET News.com)
Best to give money to a recognised charity, folks.