#I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially

[nutzo0001]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

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[tangledinink]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

Okay kids, are you ready for a lesson in SPOTTING ONLINE SCAMS????

*please don't message this person or harass them-- i do recommend that you report and block them, however.

right now it's incredibly important to give time, attention, and money to online fundraisers. but it's also incredibly important not to let scammers take advantage of that and steal money that could actually save lives right now.

firstly-- if we go to this person's blog, and navigate to "archive--"

this person's blog has only existed for a few days, only has a handful of generic posts (many reblogged multiple times,) and made their first reblog the same day that they posted their "fundraiser" post. this is a MASSIVE red flag.

please also note that neither their ask nor post actually mention palestine or gaza at all, but it's still tagged with "free palestine" and "gaza."

though this one should obviously be taken with a grain of salt, it is also worth noting the poor grammar here, because this can be (but isn't always!!!) another red flag. Note also that all the details are really vague and don't quite make sense... user describes "enduring cold" and their "nose freezing" though it's the middle of the summer. This user says that they're "sick," but doesn't really offer any further details about this. This user says that they need money for "resources," but don't elaborate on what exactly they need. They vaguely elude to a need for lodging, caretakers, and medicine, but don't actually give us any details-- despite this they have a "$1200" goal. What is this specific goal of $1200 for? Is that the cost of their medication? Overdue medical bills? Cost for rent this month?... They also apologize in their ask for "tagging" me... but they didn't tag me. They sent me an ask.

Another red flag is that their link labeled "Fundraiser link" leads directly to a Paypal donation page rather than a gofundme or anything else. If someone chooses to collect aid through paypal, venmo, etc. instead of through a gofundme, that's not a huge issue in and of itself... but it is fishy that it's mislabeled like this.

And if we GOOGLE this user's tumblr name or paypal name, we can find results like this:

This also led me to find them on @/kyra45's blog on their list of current scam accounts.

Despite all this, they have close to 100 reblogs from well-meaning people trying to signal boost and ask for donations on their behalf.

With the current situation in Palestine and the amount of actual, legitimate fundraisers and donations being circulated right now, for Palestine, Sudan, the Congo, or otherwise, it is more important than ever to be aware of people who are trying to take advantage of the situation for their own personal gain. Whenever possible, please take the time to do some due diligence when you receive messages like this and check to see if a fundraiser is legitimate! It always sucks for someone to be the victim of a scam and lose money to someone playing pretend on the internet... but it sucks even more when that money could have gone to people in actual, acute, dire need.

Here's some more information about spotting scams on tumblr! Shoutout to tumblr user kyra45 for compiling this, and for all the other hard work they do-- thanks.

Here's an actual, vetted, and legitimate campaign that could use your support. After receiving this ask, I went and donated. If you have the means to do so, it would be amazing if you did so, too.

[ see ALL gaza funds campaigns here ]

[tired-and-unjellied]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

That's a scam

[vaspider]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

Spammer scammer.

[aster-is-confused]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

scam alert!!

this seemed fishy, especially with the 1 day old account, so i searched the first paragraph of text. lo and behold, confirmed scammer who keeps doing this despite repeated bans.

if you're curious, more info about how to tell this ask is a scam:

and if you're looking for somewhere legitimate to donate instead: gaza funds has many vetted palestinian fundraisers in urgent need of support

[pendragyn]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

17 ish hour old scam blog regurgitating the same lies as usual, hiding behind marginalized identities in case anyone catches on to their bullshit. I'm pretty sure a lot of these are run by a botter.

to report them on the android app, go to the pinned post and copy the link to that, then go to the thing next to "follow" and report for something else -> unlawful uses -> phishing, then just type in what's going on. remember to block them too.

[bayonettas-tits]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

When I search your Paypal name, I find a million other accounts pulling the same bullshit, so I doubt it.

0/10 shake it up at least a little bit.

[fiestylittlebeetle]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

This is a serial scammer, do not donate to or re-blog from them.

At least they stopped trying to add "verification" to their idiotic post this time, but they are still tagging as palestinian

[ayten-is-living]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

HELLO!!! EDIT: THIS IS A SCAMMER.

[warriormale]

Messages from Gaza

These are messages that a received this week from desperate people in Gaza. If you are in a position to help them, please consider it. Kindness is always returned.

WarriorMale

reemygaza reemygaza asked:Please don’t skip 🙏Iam Reema, a mother of taim living in northern Gaza. The situation is extremely difficult; the shelling is random and death is always near my family. We have been displaced multiple times, and the Israeli military is close to my destroyed home. We are suffering from a lack of food and water. My child, Tayem, is suffering from malnutrition, and I have anemia.https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ragheb-and-his-family-rebuild-their-life🚨IF YOU IGNORE THIS, YOU ARE DOOMING MY FAMILY TO DEATH🚨Guys, donations are slow, please don't leave me, I need your support Please keep going help my family 🙏❤️‍🩹 and Can you share my campaign with you 🫶🙏🍉Answer

jovialglitterduck jovialglitterduck asked:Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.Answer

majedgaza1 majedgaza1 asked:Hello everyone 🤍❤️💚🖤I am Majed from Gaza, from the north of the Strip. My family and I were displaced to the south. After 188 days of exhaustion, constant fear, and losing everything we owned, we were displaced to Egypt and paid a large sum, but some of my family and all our loved ones are still suffering in Gaza💔. We don't have residency here, so that's what makes it complicated. I also set a goal of 6,000, which is a short-term goal Of the total specified amount. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference in my life and the lives of my children 🙏🏼🇵🇸🍉https://gofund.me/f489e577Answer

ashraf-baker5 ashraf-baker5 asked:Hello, I hope you and your family are well. Can you please help me recycle the post on my account? 🌺 And help rescue my family from the war in Gaza? 🙏 Thank you.https://gofund.me/198b6d57Answer

odayalanqar-2002 odayalanqar-2002 asked:‏Please don't skip ‏💔🥺🙏🏻Save our lives, please‏I'm Oday from Gaza, Palestine 🇵🇸 This is my third account after the other two were suspended. I fight for everyone and I just want help with my campaign. I didn't do anything illegal. I just asked for help. I created a Go Fund Me campaign to get me and my family out of Gaza. My campaign was followed and verified by @el-shab-hussein / We live in very difficult living conditions. I got hepatitis from malnutrition, and there is no treatment here. We die every day from the heat of the tent and the insects and scorpions that accompany us constantly. My sister is about to give birth to her first child. Our biggest fear is where will this child live in these conditions? Help me afford the costs of leaving Gaza. I hope you can help us by donating or reposting. Rest assured that every amount you donate can make a huge difference in our lives ‏Your support and contributions are very important to us ‏Help me by donating or sharing the campaign link 🙏🏻❤️ ‏https://gofund.me/7fc8a826 ‏This campaign was published and verified by @el-shab-hussenAnswer

jovialglitterduck jovialglitterduck asked:Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.Answer

majedgaza1 majedgaza1 asked:Hello everyone🇵🇸🍉❤️🤍💚🖤🍉🇵🇸From the bottom of my heart, thank you!🙌🏼❤️With your precious support and big hearts, we were able to reach $1,000. Every dollar of this money means a lot to us, it helps us meet our basic needs and gives us a glimmer of hope in these difficult times.🥺My second goal is to reach $5,000. We are still suffering from the effects of war and the loss of everything, as well as from the lack of capabilities and high prices. This amount is not just a number, but a real opportunity to rebuild our lives and put a smile back on my parents' faces.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing by us. Together, we can get through this and build a better future for my family.🙌🏼❤️Every contribution, no matter how small, is a ray of hope that lights our way. We believe that with you, we can achieve this dream, step by step.❤️💚🤍🖤Answer

hayanahed hayanahed asked:Hi, I hope you're doing well. ❤️ I'm writing to you with full of hope to help me and my family. My family is in a very danger situation due to the ongoing war, and I've launched a GoFundMe campaign to save them. 😢 Could you please share my campaign post from my profile? Each share could be a lifeline for my family. 🙏 Feel free to share it in any other social media platform if you would like. Our campaign has been verified by operation olive branch, and is entry number 26 on their spreadsheet. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you in advance for all of your support and kindness. Answer

saveyouseffamily saveyouseffamily asked:🦺Humanitarian Request 🦺Please don't scroll without helping This is a x-ray image showing chest infectionsBlurred because you don't follow this Tumblr yet. Click to reveal.My little boy needs your support, there is no treatment in hospital, please save my little son's life before it's too late, he needs to travel as soon as possible to receive treatment, when across is open.My compaign verified by 90-ghost, North Gaza updated and butterfly project line no. 406 My compaign link https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-youssefs-family-and-majds-treatmentPlease contribute to my son's treatment by donate what you can and Reblog Thanks 🙏Answer

samerpal

samerpal asked:

Hi,👋

My dear friend , could you please share and reblog my story and my family’s fundraising campaign.Your sharing gives me and my family hope to move to a safe place and live in peace.🙏🕊️

I humbly request a donation of 5$ or more if you can my friend and if u can’t just support us enough for me.🌹

In conclusion, my family and I thank you 🌺from the bottom of our hearts ♥️for accepting our message 🍉☺️🌹

Answer

isra-elazaiza

isra-elazaiza asked:

Hello, my name is Israa, and I am from Gaza.

I am reaching out to you today to ask for your support in reaching my campaign goal. Every single share and donation makes a difference in helping my family stay safe.

I am trying to evacuate my family from Gaza, where people are dying of starvation and disease. Gaza is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that is only getting worse.

I have been unable to find any page that can support me, so I am sharing my campaign here in the hopes that you will be able to help.

My campaign is progressing slowly, and I have not yet achieved my goal.

I would be grateful for any support, no matter how small.

A small donation could make a big difference for my family.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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hadeelmekki

hadeelmekki asked:

Hi 👋

I hope you are well 🤗

I'm writing to you and have full confidence in your urgent support and assistance to me.

My family is in great danger due to the war, and I'm create a GoFundMe campaign to save them.

Could you reblog the post about my campain, please? You will find out on my profile

Every reblog can make a difference in my family's life 🙏

Thank you for your kindness support ❤️☺️

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[7fundays]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

Someone had let me know that this person is a scammer and I didn't do enough research into them. I'm very sorry but there are other Palestinians that need help. Please donate to those we are in need and don't donate to this person. I am sorry again for not checking for authenticity.

[springacres]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

I'm sorry, you've mistaken me for someone who hasn't received this identical ask from other scammers in the past. @kyra45 we've got another one. @el-shab-hussein @90-ghost this one used pro-Palestinian tags too, so you guys are probably gonna get questions about them at the very least.

[fangirlism-for-life]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

This was confirmed legit by 90-ghost so please donate if you can! And if you cannot please just share this!

Please use this list to look through and get updates on donations!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yYkNp5U3ANwILl2MknJi9G7ArY4uVTEEQ1CVfzR8Ioo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

[tired-and-unjellied]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

Hi Lucy!

[vaspider]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

Account less than 12h old

ESL/doesn't talk like a "typical Tumblr user"

Melodrama. Most of them are far more melodramatic than this, even.

Userpic, header or both have pictures of kids in them

Donation links are only PayPal, never GFM or any other US-only service

Any one of these on its own doesn't mean it's a scammer, obviously. A lot of people are ESL or not in the US or have a lot of shit going on that sucks, but by the time you go down the list, if you've got a lot of 'em... yeah.

The brand-new account plus melodrama is usually the big giveaway, tbh.

[bittersweet-zarzamora]

Hello sorry for an ask. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

this is a scammer

y'all be careful