2023-09-11 17:33:00
The Safeonweb platform has not yet received any reports of donation scams for disaster victims in Morocco. However, there is a likelihood that these scams will emerge in the coming days. During the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey in February 2023, Safeonweb had already been questioned several times regarding fraudulent emails. “Above all, never click on a link. Recognized organizations never contact by email or Facebook,” advises spokesperson Katrien Eggers. “If an email is sent to you supposedly by the Red Cross, we can check whether the sending email address or the account number are those of the organization in question. This is either a phishing attempt or real scammers aiming to pocket money. We also saw the proliferation of websites whose authenticity was difficult to verify. Generally speaking, it’s best not to transfer money if you’re not 100% sure. Choose a safe way to donate. As it is particularly difficult to distinguish fake messages from genuine messages, we only have one piece of advice for you if you want to make a donation for the earthquake victims. Go directly to the website of an organization you want to support. For example the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières, Plan International, etc. Have you received a suspicious message? Forward it to suspect@safeonweb.be and delete it.”
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The other possibility to help victims is to participate in the numerous online prize pools. But as with all dramas, the risk of scam is also significant. Recently, in France, the cases surrounding the death of Nahel or the disappearance of little Emile led to the appearance of false jackpots. Here are the good reflexes to have before making an online donation.
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While some platforms are notorious (Leetchi, Le Pot commun, etc.), there are in reality many prize pool sites, such as Tribee or Papayoux. In the case of Morocco, the most popular is undoubtedly Cotizup, which already brings together several prize pools. Some display several hundred thousand euros in donations.
Other sites, less well known, should still encourage you to be careful to avoid a scam.
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