Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.
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"Times of tragedy tug on people’s heartstrings," Mike Scheumack, chief innovation officer at IdentityIQ, told FOX Business. "People want to help the victims but, unfortunately, these times also bring out the scammers who want to help themselves to the money that’s supposed to go to those who really need it."
"These scams tend to have a few things in common – look for a sense of urgency to donate money now. Also, be on the lookout for misspellings in emails or on the website, which can often be signs of a scam," he said."Scammers may ask you to donate by money order or gift cards, which most reputable charities don’t request," Scheumack explained. "And if a caller or website claims that 100% of its donations go to the victims, it’s probably fake.
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