Don't Let Fake Donations Trick You, Here Are Tips From Cybersecurity Experts

Tips to avoid donation fraud (photo: Kaspersky)

JAKARTA - In the midst of a viral discussion, there must always be a gap for criminals to take advantage of it. Likewise with the tragedy that is currently happening between Israel and Hamas.

Many people support Palestine, one of which is by raising donations. Well, fraudsters often exploit real disasters or emergencies like this case.

Kaspersky researchers have just identified a fraudulent campaign exploiting the Israeli-Hamas conflict, under the guise of donations that ultimately lead to theft of money.

Links sent and used in this email will later direct victims to fraudulent websites. Fraudsters facilitate money transfers easily, offering options for various cryptocurrency transactions Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, to Litecoin.

Unfortunately, a scam page like this can develop quickly, change its design, and target various groups. To avoid fraud, it's a good idea to check the page thoroughly before donating.

Kaspersky emphasizes that fake sites often lack primary information about charitable providers, recipients, legitimacy documentation, or less transparent about the use of funds.

For this reason, it is better to apply the following security measures: