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How scammers are hijacking Ukraine war charity donations – BBC News

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Fraudsters are masquerading as victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine in an attempt to steal charitable donations.

False charity websites have also been created by con-artists to seize on people’s eagerness to help victims of the crisis and trick people into donating.

There have been 2.8 million fraudulent emails looking to gain donations, with fraudulent crypto-currency wallet addresses, according to software firm Proofpoint’s figures.

Cyber security researcher Ax Sharma said scammers would often try to appeal to someone’s emotions, such as by using photos of women and children during the war.

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  1. @ellengrow6107

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    https://u24.gov.ua the official website of Ukraine for donations. Always check out the organization you send money to! Take care!

  2. @user-bf1ds9cc8l

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    These scammers are some of the lowest of the low. A life sentence is honestly not enough for them.

  3. @travelamazon

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Of course they are. It's a scammy country and I don't stand with Ukraine.

  4. @heyzus

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    The biggest scammer is zelensky, stop fighting, problem solved!

  5. @christanjesus4050

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Call hesus blood vover ukraine war

  6. @leestimpson1838

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    So 'The West' sponsors the Ukrainian government to start a war with Russia.
    Who is being "scammed"?

  7. @righteousbyfaithinChrist

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    People without conscious…they deserve punishment.

  8. @johnbrittingham4471

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Starting with the Biden family.

  9. @ccffire6666

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    One huge scam is the fact that Ukrainian leader is asking for billions and billions of dollars every month from America. America doesn't have this kind of money America is struggling families are struggling in America no one has the money yet Ukraine receives billions and billions of dollars every month when their leader asks for it with money that doesn't exist. And it's all being done by President Biden himself oh that's right Hunter is with him don't forget the Burr isma business in fact ignore it because America's stupid to ignore it and believe me the money's going right back into the biden's pockets that's your scam

  10. @greg1965inverted

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Its not just scammers whole train cars of weapons and aid disappear I would like to know how much actually makes it there

  11. @nyev7224

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Didn't he just spend 8 million on his parents a new home? Did it come from America tax dollars? Horse crap man!

  12. @mrsticky005

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    The irony is that even the "legit" charities
    are scams because like every other war
    ever the Ukraine war is simply a racket.

  13. @No_nosay

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Best way is to not give those beggars a dime! They are the treason why America is having a recession right now and I’m sooo tired of hearing zelensky begging and groveling for our hard earned money! Fuck them we shouldn’t give them a penny more

  14. @bilbobaggins7490

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    The Scammers are the charities and the wealthy who set them up. Tell the truth!

  15. @jeangrant6853

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    no no no this is evil

  16. @ninajefferson4018

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Consider that the whole
    war is a SCAM! Ever
    think about that?

  17. @apollonia6656

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Stop all charities to those countries that scam.
    Nigeria for example has a scam that has made over 100,000 dollars supposedly for the children suffering in Ukraine. Does law exist in Nigeria ? Well, prove it.

  18. @jag5470

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    People really are vile, what a time to be alive huh 😔

  19. @justaman7745

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    All I hope is criminals gets behind the bars and the money that they stole really goes to people in need. Oh lord hear my prayers.

  20. @santanu-io

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    The inhuman pigs not only exist in Russia, but everywhere. Sick 😖

  21. @danialfarooq7762

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    I met one scammer from India, showing that he is from Ukraine and looking for projects and earn for his ukrainian family, however after reaching Customer Support for confirmation they confirm that he created fake profile location, he is actually belong from India. they suspended his account, A scammer from India

  22. @thienta8304

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Châu chấu, những dòng sông nước chảy như máu, bệnh dịch, hạn han, lủ lụt, các điềm lạ, động đất.. là báo hiệu tận thế
    Phản Kito là ĐGH
    Sắp tận thế lúc 15 giờ

  23. @demonprinces17

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    That's with all the popular stuff
    People fell good donationing Yet nothing goes to the cause

  24. @ericastones1052

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Bitcoin is a mistake and these scammer need to be charge for war crimes of stealing which is a war crime. Stealing from Ukrainian refugees and from people giving money to Ukrainian refugees.

  25. @tanujSEM

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    How you think river ganges got its name?(ras mathew)

  26. @gainsboroughline8288

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Criminals who defraud donators in this way are such amateurs 🤣😂 Just open a charity in UK, and you’re good to go. Charity commission is a joke. Over the years I’ve seen so many crazy but reasonably expected situations – where the commission lacks rules & regulations to counter this. I’m talking about legal loopholes that are so obviously immoral but because of lack of interest in regulating services, have been left open to interpretation… In short criminals who pull a scammer card are morons, because charity status basically gives fraudsters legal rights to continue scamming the public for years!

  27. @user-mn2hn7bj3t

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Good day.
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    Cherkasy city.
    the situation is very difficult.
    we have Soviet equipment.
    we have to repair at our own expense.
    we also refuel at our own expense.
    Volunteer helmets are brought by volunteers.
    people without jobs.
    very difficult time.
    if there is an opportunity we will be grateful for any help.
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    ETH
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  28. @lemonberries

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    that intro music was dope

  29. @dtks888

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    B*****ds 🤦🏻 An international law needs to make it easier for Interpol to catch these fraudsters 😤

  30. @watahwilly5133

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Scammers? Check zelensky bank account and his nearest oligarchs youll see the fill up

  31. @hivemistressherguineapigfa8563

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    There's always some SCUM who can't be bothered to actually work for money low enough to do this!

  32. @jetdude787

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    What a shame!

  33. @prey2607

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Stop sending money to people you don't know on the Internet and you wount be scammed simple if you think the money is going to help ukraine you are stupid

  34. @simarjitkaur3411

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Send these scammers into Rwanda for life,,,better still send them to Ukraine for imprisonment

  35. @lawsonporter6810

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Why do people fall for this shit!!!!

  36. @thedudewithvideos4899

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    To be frank this is not new, this has been happening over decades not just wars in Ukraine. Whenever there is Natural disaster like Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Floods these kind of Scammers pops out of nowhere. Now it is crypto currency earlier it was just through bank accounts and fake NGOs, fake Facebook pages, fake websites. People use people, that's what the World is. Always remember never try to help anyone online, unless you know them personally or met them personally. The World is fake, period !

  37. @Hobbes4ever

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    like those questionable ads on Youtube

  38. @dannyg9933

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    i dunno what is worst, supporting neo nazi of ukraine millitary or scamming money from charity where money may go towards weapons instead of food and clothing.

  39. @TheIceMan23

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    You must be stupid to not see such scams..Scammers will use anything to make money. They will never stop.

  40. @Robrulz666icloud

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    The lowest of the low I actually had to watch it twice to actually comprehend just how low some people are prepared to go 💀

  41. @joni8090

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Theft of Aid money
    has been going on for years !
    Only Donate to Recognized Registered Charities ! 🙏

  42. @keithdunwoody1302

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Plenty of phony Chinese scammers on Facebook making products saying they are Ukrainian or that profits will go to Ukraine. Don't buy them without doing research.

  43. @howdy268

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    What parasites 🦠 #Accountability #criminals

  44. @kryptonarie6367

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    There's too many evil people in this world do rotten and nefarious things!

  45. @darksideluseefar5803

    December 31, 2023 at 3:45 pm

    Politics bitcoin

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