Memphis Red Cross missing $75,000

Thirty-eight reports have been filed with Memphis, Tenn. authorities by the Mid-South Red Cross after an internal audit revealed $75,000 in thefts involving scams in which people attempted to claim money meant for Hurricane Katrina victims. Memphis police are investigating the allegations and report they have investigated 60 hurricane-relief scam case reports.

Red Cross officials told the Biloxi Sun-Herald they just want the money back.

Bill Hilderbrandt, Mid-South Red Cross CEO said one person paid the money back and contributed more.

The cases mostly involve actual hurricane victims trying to get more money than they’re entitled. Police incident reports show some people gave incorrect names to get money for themselves or family members or to collect multiple checks from different Red Cross locations.