Venezuelan Banking Association warns of fake humanitarian aid accounts
In light of the humanitarian emergency in Venezuela, the country's Banking Association has issued a warning about fake accounts collecting donations for disaster victims
The Venezuelan Banking Association (ABV) has spoken out about fake accounts collecting funds and humanitarian aid for disaster victims in Venezuela following the earthquakes.
The organization “detected the proliferation of fundraising channels of dubious origin, a fraudulent practice that seeks to divert financial contributions from their true charitable purpose.”
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The ABV has recommended several preventative measures to the public to avoid becoming victims of scams and, above all, to help ensure that all donations effectively reach those who need them most.
Some of the ABV’s suggestions are:
- Make donations through a duly registered NGO, as well as corporate foundations or recognized charitable institutions.
- Prioritize transfers to accounts in the institution’s name and avoid methods like mobile payments or transfers to individuals, except when you fully trust them.
- Never reveal personal information, user passwords, or OTP codes via calls, messages, or social media.
- Discard any suspicious links and verify that you are using an official application.
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