How to protect yourself while seeking or offering help
Real help will never ask you for money first
For people seeking help
- Never send money or share bank details with strangers in advance.
- Prefer communicating through the website's private messages.
- If someone asks for money before helping, report them immediately.
- Protect your exact address and family information.
- If something feels suspicious, pause the conversation.
For people offering help
- Do not easily believe requests that ask for money first.
- Whenever possible, help through known reliable channels or local organizations.
- Protect your own privacy and financial safety.
- Use the report function if you spot clear fraud.
Common scam tactics
- Claims that you must pay a fee before receiving aid.
- Requests for verification codes, bank cards, or OTP.
- Pressure to move to private WhatsApp/Telegram then send money.
- Fake official organization identities.