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Fraudsters solicit donations via WhatsApp in the name of the Red Cross in Chania
3 sourcesFirst reported 11 days agoUpdated 11 days ago
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What all sources covered
- Scammers in Chania are soliciting monetary donations on WhatsApp falsely claiming to represent the Red Cross.
- The Greek Red Cross has issued a statement confirming that no such fundraising activities are taking place in Chania.
- They urged citizens to report any similar incidents they may encounter.
- Authorities are warning the public to be vigilant against these fraudulent schemes.
- The situation has raised concerns about the misuse of the Red Cross's name for financial gain.
3 sources
Who reported first
NaftemporikiFirst
in.gr+3h
Ethnos+5h
All coverage
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Χανιά: Επιτήδειοι στήνουν «έρανο»-μαϊμού μέσω WhatsApp στο όνομα του Ερυθρού Σταυρού
Ethnos· 11 days ago
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Χανιά: Έστησαν έρανο – απάτη μέσω social media επικαλούμενοι τον Ερυθρό Σταυρό
in.gr· 11 days ago
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Χανιά: Απάτες στο… όνομα του «Ερυθρού Σταυρού» – Επιτήδειοι ζητούν χρηματικές εισφορές μέσω WhatsApp
Naftemporiki· 11 days ago