The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs has issued this warning about fraudulent emails asking for donations to Haiti:
Subject: Fraudulent emails circulating concerning Haiti relief
The Episcopal Church Office of Public AffairsNote: This was originally issued on January 20, 2010.
It is being re-issued with sadness as reports of fraudulent emails continue to circulate.
[February 14, 2010]
It has come to our attention that someone purporting to be Bishop Jean Zaché Duracin might be sending out fraudulent emails in his name, asking for financial donations. Please do not respond with funds unless you are absolutely certain that the sender is who he or she claims to be. At this time, the far safer way to support the people of Haiti is through Episcopal Relief & Development.
It is sad that such times of great need often provide opportunities for deceitful persons to attempt to gain. Our goal is to ensure that the people of Haiti are supported in a secure manner.
The Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, Ph.D.
Canon to the Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Episcopal Church