In Ukraine, cases of fraud have increased where criminals impersonate representatives of the Red Cross and offer fake financial assistance. They create counterfeit websites, collect personal and banking information from citizens, and spread false information on social media and messaging apps.
This is reported by Finway
How Fraudsters Operate Under the Guise of the Red Cross
The perpetrators develop resources that closely resemble the official platforms of the Red Cross. One of the messages actively uses the website listingguruhelp.icu/bank, which disguises itself as a legitimate resource of the international organization. People are urged to follow the link, enter personal information and banking details, promising quick financial assistance. In this way, fraudsters gain access to confidential information and can harm the financial security of citizens.
Official Position of the Organization and Advice to Citizens
The Red Cross officially warns Ukrainians about the widespread dissemination of fake messages. The organization emphasizes that it has no connection to such websites, and none of its partner organizations sends out requests for personal or banking information on third-party resources. All relevant information about genuine assistance programs is published exclusively on the official website of the Red Cross.
“This is a scam! The website listingguruhelp.icu/bank has no relation to the Ukrainian Red Cross, and all actions indicated on it are fraudulent,” the organization’s official statement reads.
Experts advise Ukrainians to be especially cautious of suspicious messages, not to click on unfamiliar links, and not to disclose personal information to unknown individuals. In case of doubts, it is recommended to contact the Red Cross support service and verify all information through official sources. It is important to remember that no international humanitarian organization requests passwords, CVV codes, or other confidential details through third-party websites.