Mutual aid spam is becoming a problem on the Fediverse. - eviltoast

Mutual aid spam is becoming a problem on the Fediverse.

And to be sure, I’m not against mutual aid. What I am against is spam.

This person has not verified who she is – or even if the profile picture is hers. Additional research on her name states she is a scammer with a record of grifting. I am therefore skeptical that any donations will help anyone in need.

Folks, please be cautious with mutual aid requests. Yes, people sometimes need help. But people also lie.

@fediverse@lemmy.world

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    17 hours ago

    I see a lot of teenagers falling for the “I’m a Gazan and need help getting out.” accounts too.