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Fake disaster relief, temple donations, and crowdfunding fraud

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About this scam type

Charity & Donation

Fake charity appeals spike during disasters and festivals — using emotional images and urgent UPI IDs. Verify NGOs on MCA, DARPAN, or official campaign pages.

Who is targeted: Compassionate donors responding to social media and WhatsApp forwards.

Warning signs

  • !Personal UPI for disaster relief fund
  • !No registered NGO name or 80G receipt offered
  • !Pressure to donate within minutes
  • !Viral image without verifiable source

What to do

  1. 1Donate through known NGOs' official websites
  2. 2Verify UPI VPA matches registered organisation name
  3. 3Ask for receipt and registration details
  4. 4Use platforms like GiveIndia for verified campaigns

How this check works

This check uses rule-based pattern matching only — not live database lookups. We cannot confirm something is safe; we flag known scam patterns. Results are guidance, not legal or financial advice.

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