Charities in Singapore are aware that scammers overseas have been soliciting donations purportedly on behalf of victims of the Turkey-Syria...
to support survivors who need tents, blankets and winter clothing.
The Singapore Red Cross said it is aware that there are scams that claim to raise funds for disaster response, but to date, it has not seen fake versions of its platform. In Turkey, the money will be disbursed to the Turkish Red Crescent Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.The funds will be used to meet the immediate and early recovery needs of victims, including buying and distributing food and water to those who have been displaced by the earthquake. They will also be used to support mental and physical health services for vulnerable groups.
“They know that people want to offer some form of solidarity and support and may feel helpless if they are observing the tragedy from afar,” she said.
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