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Scammers divert aid funding away from Ukraine charities

Confused middle aged woman in glasses looking at computer screen.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen from people hoping to help Ukraine Source: Getty / fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Cybercriminals have been hijacking the outpouring of sympathy for Ukraine, using emotionally charged posts to channel donations away from charities.


This item was originally produced for the BBC World Service


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