Beware of Fake Fundraisers After the Krakow Shooting
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The Małopolska police are warning against fraudulent fundraisers whose organizers may be exploiting the tragedy surrounding Saturday's shooting. Officers are monitoring the internet and urging people to carefully verify the accounts to which donations are being deposited.
Following Saturday's shooting, Małopolska police are warning against attempts to extort money under the guise of aid. They are monitoring content published online and asking donors to confirm the intended recipient before making a transfer.
In the wake of the tragic events at Krakow's Main Market Square, attempts to exploit human solidarity are emerging. The Małopolska Police Department is warning against fraudulent online fundraisers and urging people to carefully verify accounts receiving donations for injured officers and their families.
Krakow City Hall has responded to fraudulent online fundraisers allegedly related to helping victims of Saturday's attack on the Main Market Square. Officials assured that the city is not conducting such activities. "We urge everyone to exercise extreme caution," the statement read.
The internet is swarming with fundraisers launched after Saturday's attack in Krakow. Funds are being raised, among other things, to help injured police officers, cab drivers, and a firefighter who shielded his wife from the attacker. However, scammers are also trying to capitalize on the interest in helping. Fake websites impersonating the City of Krakow have appeared online. Meanwhile, the city has launched its own official method for donating…
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