Family & emergencies
The relief fund that appeared overnight
A donation appeal follows a fire, flood or other disaster. It impersonates a charity or invents one, using urgent emotional messages.
What they want
Donations diverted away from people who need help.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Check through another route.
Find an established charity independently and verify its donation channel. A friend reposting the appeal is not verification.
Already responded?
Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.
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