Millions of innocent victims have been left in desperate need after the February earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Many people are eager to help, but risk falling victim to cons and scam artists.
People wanting to donate need to learn some best practices to avoid them.
A fake fundraiser on TikTok Live (Image sourced from the BBC:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64599553.amp)
Weve also included some tips to help you spot scams and ensure your donations get to the right people.
you’re free to donate to one of AFADs listed funds via its website.
The organization has won the support of millions of people for its response to the earthquakes.
A fake fundraiser on TikTok Live (Image sourced from the BBC:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64599553.amp)
AHBAP accepts both card and crypto donations via its website.
you might support AKUT by donating to the listed accounts on its website.
Donations to ASAM can be made at theGlobalGiving-HealTheWoundswebpage.
An AI-generated image alongside a plea for crypto donations
It aims to rebuild and rehabilitate war-torn communities throughout the Middle East.
Working with local authorities, Bonyan is providing assistance to communities affected by the earthquake.
Bonyan takes donations via a link on its homepage.
you could donate via the organizations website.
Over 1300 IHH personnel and volunteers are currently supporting humanitarian efforts in Turkey.
People can access anything from veterinary services to educational resources at no additional charge for the sites services.
In response to the crisis, Ihtiyac Haritasi has created a campaign that supports disaster relief and recovery efforts.
To support Ihtiyac Haritasis campaign, it’s possible for you to donate via its website.
you’re able to donate to CAREs earthquake response efforts from its website.
Christian Aid has a dedicated fund supporting the earthquake zone in Turkey and Syria.
you’ve got the option to access Concerns Syria and Turkey fund via the organizations homepage.
you might donate to the organizations Turkey and Syria Earthquake Appeal via its website.
you’ve got the option to support JENs dedicated earthquake fund from the link on its website.
you could donate to UNICEF USAs emergency fund via a link on its websites homepage.
you’re free to donate directly to the organizations Turkey-Syria earthquake fund via its website.
Social media is a prominent vehicle for many scams leveraging the crisis.
Some scammers are using TikTok Live to harvest donations in the form of digital gifts.
Some accounts post heart-wrenching images of the disaster while asking for donations, alongside links to their cryptocurrency wallets.
Many images are even AI generated, designed to trick people into believing theyre real.
According to Sharma, PayPal hasnt been present in Turkey for several years.
Steps to Avoid Fake Fundraisers and Donation Scams
The Bottom Line
Your donations are critical.
Without them, the already dire humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria will only worsen.
you could double-check youre donating safely and securely by supporting one of the organizations on this list.
