The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people to be aware of bogus scams involving the donation of money to help aid earthquake victims in Haiti.

People should be cautious when donating money, especially online. Symantec has already detected an email scam targeting people that wish to donate to a legitimate cause, such as the Haiti relief effort. One should only donate to an organization that is known for humanitarian efforts, and not to organizations or individuals without a well known reputation.

“Make contributions directly to known organizations rather than relying on others to make the donation on your behalf to ensure contributions are received and used for intended purposes,” the FBI stated in its advisory.