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WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by happygeek …attach]20039[/attach] As if the 8.9 magnitude earthquake which struck Japan, just north of Tokyo, last Friday…fake antivirus and phishing attacks[/URL] based around the earthquake and tsunami disaster. In that warning, first issued …country which was on tsunami alert after the Japan earthquake struck). Rather than being a scam designed to coax… Make an earthquake in your browser 14 Years Ago by murtazamzk …;button" onclick="startEQ()" value="Start an earthquake"> <input type="button" onclick="…;stopEQ()" value="Stop the earthquake"> </form> </body> </html… Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by MattEvans Oh my. I just saw the news. We had a country-wide earthquake. I didn't even notice. I vaguely heard something about it this morning but it didn't sink in. Anyone experience this? It didn't affect Deptford, although.. I would probably have slept through it. We never have big earthquakes! O_o Re: Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by Ancient Dragon only 5.2 ?? Those occur almost daily in California. People there don't even stop to notice unless the quake is at least 6.0. One of these days we expect California to be like UK -- slowly drifting out to sea. I've lived in my area (about 1500 miles from California) for about 30 years and have felt an earthquake only once. Re: Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by sneekula Yes, the UK earthquake affected me! It sort of forced me to read this thread. Re: Waaaah EARTHQUAKE!!!! 17 Years Ago by hbk619 The mast probably fell in the shake. what's it like being in an earthquake? Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by kidrobot strong japan, stand up! Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by Zippy Cart Yeah, it's sad but true that the market is often flooded with scams immediately after any kind of disaster. It's up to goodhearted people to take the time to research who they are donating to. Really, if you're going to donate to anyone (or get important information from anyone) [I]you[/I] should go to [U]them[/U], not the other way around. Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by frogboy77 Scammers are scum, but idiots who buy into the scams are only pitiable. The road to hell is paved with..... Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng I wonder why scammers choose to scam during after a disaster happened. But after all, it pays to do some research on who you are donating to first to avoid being scam Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by ~s.o.s~ [quote]Scammers are scum, but idiots who buy into the scams are only pitiable[/quote] That's a pretty harsh statement. Not computer savvy? Maybe. Idiots? Definitely not. There is a thin line between idiocy and innocence... Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng I agree with sos. The people who are being scammed should be pitied and not calling them idiots, they are devastated enough that their money was cheated, but now calling them an idiots is like rubbing salt into wound. Bad boy, frogboy77 Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by happygeek They are certainly not idiots, just caring people who want to help. Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by frogboy77 Being a caring person who wants to help does not negate being an idiot. I work very hard for my money and give regularly to a number of charities, but i try to do as much research into how much of my money will make it to the people i am trying to help before i donate. Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by ~s.o.s~ [quote]Being a caring person who wants to help does not negate being an idiot.[/quote] Non sequitur; idiocy and caring nature are two orthogonal things. [quote]I work very hard for my money and give regularly to a number of charities, but i try to do as much research into how much of my money will make it to the people i am trying to help before i… Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by Sadun89 stand up [B]little ants[/B]....you are the very quick people those who show your man-power You can rebuild as more than last.... kind people until living the world around... [B]you are not alone.[/B]. their hands always with innocent happy because of help 2 you..... Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng Most of them are cheated as they did not research to who they are donating. Does anyone wants to have a donation drive and donate to the survivors in japan Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by ~s.o.s~ I'm pretty sure many people have already done this. But in case there are some who still want to donate but are not sure which avenue to choose, I'd recommend the [URL="http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html"]disaster help page hosted by Google[/URL]. That way you can directly donate to the Japan Red Cross and be sure … Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng Thanks for te link sos. But are you going to donate to the Japan Red Cross Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by ~s.o.s~ Yes, I already have, from the same page. Also, [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/community-center/geeks-lounge/threads/354411"]I've created a thread[/URL] along the same lines to guide people in case they are interested in helping out. I would be nice if you could donate (any amount would help) and help spread the word by posting in that … Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng Ok, i have already donate around $ 100. Even though it is a small amount, it is the heart that counts. I have already posted in your thread. Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by DarrylNeiman I hope that i can contribute to this post..as i can see here great fears had been bagged down japan for a while they been affected by these natural disaster that hit their country. Big crisis had been totally risen up. But as we all know that japan is a strong country they cannot be put down by a single shot. life is like a music that each lyrics … Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 14 Years Ago by royng Welcome to daniweb darrylneiman, just to give you a warm welcome. You might want to help by donating money are items to the red cross. Anytime it may happen to us so we have to sympathise the japanese and not take this advantage and mock them of their ill luck Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 13 Years Ago by HjFritz It is shocking what scammers do. But always be weary of who you trust, there is a saying, don't part easily with your money. Meaning do research and yes listen to your instincts, or sixth sense. It is almost always if not always right. Do not be naive. It still shocks me to see how trusting people can be. But to call them idiots, OUCH Re: WARNING: Sick scammers cashing in on Japan earthquake, tsunami and radiation fears 13 Years Ago by Alekjenderbo Being a friendly person who wants to help does not deny being an idiot. I work very hard for my money and give regularly to a number of charities, but I try to do as much research on how much of my money will go to the people I try help before paying. Re: Make an earthquake in your browser 14 Years Ago by murtazamzk [URL="http://techtips52.co.cc"]http://techtips52.co.cc[/URL] Re: Make an earthquake in your browser 12 Years Ago by murtazamzk [Click Here](http://www.mastermurtaza.com/blog) Re: Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by jbennet i know some people who were but i wasnt Re: Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by twomers >> I vaguely heard something about it this morning but it didn't sink in. Just like those people who "just knew" there was something funny about the man next door who happened to be a serial killer? Heh. I felt nothing. Probably too far away. What was it? 5.6? Re: Was anyone affected by the UK earthquake? 17 Years Ago by Ancient Dragon I didn't feel a thing. Maybe that was just the UK drifting further out to sea :)