Where did this letter come from?  This letter appears to have originated in South Korea.  The SWIFT code they want their targets to use to wire money is for UBS (Union Bank Suisse).  In fact, there is a UBS branch in Seoul.  Does this make the request legitimate?  Not at all.  There is absolutely nothing in this letter that provides the target with the opportunity to do any independent research, or to verify that this is a non-profit, tax deductible organization.  Remember the donation rules!

Southeast Asia & Tsunami Relief

      More than 140,000 have been killed … Millions are homeless … in the largest earthquake to strike the globe since 1964, causing devastating tsunami waves.

      The Santa Maria International Response fund, in partnership with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, is rushing to provide relief and financial assistance to those in need in South Asia suffering utter devastation from the tsunami.

      The Santa Maria is providing immediate relief and long-term support to tsunami victims through relief supplies, including tents, blankets, tarps, plastic sheeting, and hygiene kits.   

 

Send funds for:

International Response fund "Santa Maria"

swift: ubbsbgsf

Bank Code: 20080023

Account Number: 1104694414