Scammers are looking to cash in on the charitable giving surrounding the events of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cybersecurity companies and consumer experts have warned.
They suggest two things before donating to help: Watch out for the fakers, and take time to research legitimate charities and causes.While social media has made information gathering and connecting a lot easier, it’s also a gateway for cyber thieves to reach victims. The criminals are now hopping on the bitcoin wave and asking for it on platforms like Twitter.to watch out for these crypto scams.
Salát said that what makes a post suspicious is the immediate mention of bitcoin, especially coming from odd usernames that consist of numbers and letters. Reports of scams have surfaced on other platforms as well, including TikTok and Instagram. “With nearly 1 million Ukrainians in the U.S. and social media accounts pulling at our heartstrings, generous Americans want to give and do their part,” she said. “But how do we make sure that our hard-earned dollars are going where they should?”
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