Fraudsters Posing as the Red Cross Active in Ukraine: How to Protect Yourself

A new wave of fraudulent schemes has been recorded in Ukraine: scammers are using the name of the Red Cross to collect personal data from citizens, creating fake websites and offering non-existent financial assistance. The Ukrainian Red Cross has officially warned about the widespread nature of such scams, which threaten the financial security of the population.

This is reported by AgroReview

How the Scam Works

Among the main methods used by fraudsters are sending messages on social media and messaging apps offering financial assistance in the name of international organizations. They invite people to click on suspicious links, such as listingguruhelp.icu/bank, and enter personal or banking information. The perpetrators disguise fake websites as official Red Cross resources, misleading citizens.

Official Position of the Red Cross and Safety Tips

The organization emphasizes that such actions are fraudulent, and the website listingguruhelp.icu/bank has no connection to the Ukrainian Red Cross or its partners. All legitimate assistance programs and verified information are published exclusively on the official website of the organization.

“This is a scam! The website listingguruhelp.icu/bank has no connection to the Ukrainian Red Cross, and all actions indicated on it are fraudulent”

The Ukrainian Red Cross urges citizens to remain vigilant, not to click on suspicious links, and not to enter personal or banking details on third-party websites. It is especially important to remember that no official international organization requests banking passwords, CVV codes, or other confidential information through online resources that do not belong to them. In case of doubts or suspicious messages, it is recommended to contact the Red Cross support service or verify information on the official website.