Avoid scams

The human spirit does not deteriorate in the face of tragedy. Millions of people give generously online, while their friends, family, and coworkers combine their funds to support a cause.

Activities like crowdfunding and other initiatives aimed at humanitarian help now have a stronger platform to create awareness and reach a worldwide audience thanks to the opportunities provided by the Internet. Particularly online social media platforms have been crucial in generating support for particular issues.

How to avoid to be a victim

Even while the intended beneficiaries of such humanitarian activities benefit, the possibility of good cannot make up for the sporadic misuse that does happen. As we've seen in numerous prior situations, many scammers take advantage of online charitable acts and employ social engineering enticements to get victims to provide money to the offenders. Here are a few well-known online donation scams from the past that targeted unsuspecting donors:

Here are some practical suggestions to keep oneself safe:

• Check the fundraiser's legitimacy:  Always check the legitimacy of any charity before making a donation by getting in touch with reliable sources.
  
• Know the purpose of your donations:  It may seem relatively obvious where your gifts should go, but it's always a good idea to be aware of the charity's donation policies and deadlines. A legitimate aid agency should be able to give complete account information.
  
• Verify the appeals on the contested campaign:  Social media platforms are well-liked venues for attracting attention. As a result, creating false accounts to deceive users is simple for scammers. Before making a donation, be on the watch for shady information and contradictions.
  
• Investigate Social Media Campaigns:   Social media platforms are widely used.
  

You can, however, get in touch with us immediately to report the case or directly report the suspicious fraud campaign.