Anifa Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Yahoo.... Article on Tsunami Scams Things like this aren't going to help trying to get the word out on FOF... You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlampson Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 It's immensely saddening that some would use an event like this for their own monetary gain. Cheer up, everyone; this is a benevolent effort. ----------- John\'s Songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Originally posted by Ani: Yahoo.... Article on Tsunami Scams Things like this aren't going to help trying to get the word out on FOF... Thx Ani for the link. It really pisses me of no end that people have set up these websites and all they want to do is scam people! I know its going to affect what we are doing and I dont know how to solve this one. I think no matter what we say or put on the w/s, we will still be looked upon as scammers and I have asked a few named musos to endorse us via a write up and that may help a bit. I dont knwo what we can do, bar just having a cnotribution directly toe the DEC and getting rid of our PP scheme but if we do that, we alienate people from outside of the UK aswell as have no idea as to how mcuh we have raised of our own backs. Suggestions would be great though... And i want to also reasurre people that the FOF account is also overlooked by Nursers and myself so we know exactly how much is coming to the last penny incase we are questioned about the site and our efforts. All money collected will be sent to the DEC at the end of this week and I will supply the receipt and anything else people want to proove we have payed in so as to cover FOF back. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I AM DOCTOR MILTON NGOBE FROM NIGERIA. I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE FACE OF FRIENDSHIP WEBSITE, HOWEVER, IF YOU WANT TO PUT 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN MY BANK ACCOUNT IN UGANDA, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 but thank goodness we dont think like that www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anifa Posted January 6, 2005 Author Share Posted January 6, 2005 Ahahahahahaha.... I tapped in to the link provided at the bottom of that page, after seeing it was written by an Associated Press staff writer, for the Better Business Bureau to see what they had to say about giving to reliable charitable organizations. I followed their lead up series of links to get to the final page where you could access their tips... or so I thought... and this is what I found. Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance They want you to donate $45 to find out why and who you shouldn't donate to....... sounds like a scam to me. Support the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Help the BBB Wise Giving Alliance inform donors about sound giving, encourage honest solicitation and promote ethical conduct in charities. Your contribution will support the Alliances production of in-depth evaluations that report whether or not the most-asked-about national charities meet the 23 BBB charity accountability standards. Donors who contribute $45 or more receive four issues of the quarterly BBB Wise Giving Guide, a magazine summarizing the Alliance's current charity evaluations and containing articles about accountability. If you would like to donate online, please use the form below. Information on Alliance finances and state government disclosures -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Donor Information (* Required Fields) Salutation: Ms Mrs Mr Dr First Name:* Last Name:* Company: Title: E-mail Address:* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Payment Information (* Required Fields) Amount of Donation:* $ Please enter amount in whole US dollars only. A donation of $100.00 should be entered as 100. (Contributors of $45 or more will receive four issues of the quarterly BBB Wise Giving Guide) Name on Card:* Card Type:* VISA MasterCard American Express Diners Club Discover JCB Card Number:* Please do not enter any spaces or non-numeric characters. Expiration Date:* Month:* 01 - Jan 02 - Feb 03 - Mar 04 - Apr 05 - May 06 - Jun 07 - Jul 08 - Aug 09 - Sep 10 - Oct 11 - Nov 12 - Dec Year:* 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Billing Address:* City:* State:* Zip:* Day Telephone:* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opt In Would you like to be added to our mailing list to learn more about the Alliance and its programs and services? * Yes, I would like my name added to your mailing list. No, I would not like my name added to your mailing list. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy In compliance with our Privacy Policy, the Council of Better Business Bureaus will use the personal information you provide only for the purposes for which you have given permission. I have read and understand the Privacy Policy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For help or to report problems with this form, please contact payment_support@bbb.org Home / Better Business Bureaus Homepage / About the BBB / Privacy Policy Copyright 2002, BBB Wise Giving Alliance 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 276-0100 Maybe I'm missing something here, but shouldn't warnings like this come free of charge? You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Firstly, asking for $45 to set it up has scam written all over it and yes Ani, sevices like this would be for free if they were legit. scammers! gives everyone else whos honest a bad name! www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franknputer Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Now, now...just because they asked for support doesn't make them a scam. The BBB has a long history of being a reliable watchdog, and they state pretty plainly what you get for your $45: Your contribution will support the Alliances production of in-depth evaluations that report whether or not the most-asked-about national charities meet the 23 BBB charity accountability standards. Donors who contribute $45 or more receive four issues of the quarterly BBB Wise Giving Guide, a magazine summarizing the Alliance's current charity evaluations and containing articles about accountability. But anyways - you don't have to give them money. Reports are here: http://www.give.org/reports/index.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shars Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Ta Christopher. Will look at it when I have time tonight. www.myspace.com/yacababy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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