Impostors Are Trying to Trick Ukrainian Crypto Donors via Phishing Websites and Fake Donation Addresses
Scammers and impostors are trying to take advantage of the horrific war unfolding in Ukraine by tricking unsuspecting crypto users wishing to help the country through donations.
These individuals and groups seem to be using any available means, including phishing webpages, forum posts, email links, and fake crypto donation addresses shared via social platforms to entice users to "help Ukraine" by donating digital assets.
Cybersecurity companies and consumer experts have identified a number of such scams.
For one, BleepingComputer has gained access to a number of phishing emails that appear to originate from official sources like npr.org or the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian (OCHA) domains.
The technology news outlet has also come across several forum posts trying to trick users by publishing fake crypto donation addresses.
"The attack on Ukraine brings a lot of trouble and death in our families! Fundraising to provide targeted assistance to those in need, regardless of their gender, age, citizenship," reads one forum post. "Many people need food and clothes, someone is sleeping on the street!! Remember, every penny and every minute can save a life!"
The outlet has also spotted some dubious donation sites, one of which is UkraineGlobalAid.com, a legit-looking website that encourages donation but is filled with broken links. Notably, the website's social media links are empty.
Prior to this, the blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, which is reporting Ukraine's crypto donations, has warned about such scams.
"Scammers also appear to be taking advantage of the current situation by tricking unsuspecting users wishing to donate to Ukrainian causes," the company said. "Elliptic has identified a number of
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