Beware of fake: UNICEF warns of non-existent charity event “gifts for St. Nicholas Day”
Kyiv • UNN
A fake video about a charity event organized by UNICEF for Ukrainian children is being shared on TikTok. The Foundation refutes the information and warns against entering personal data on third-party resources.
A fake video about an alleged charity event from the UNICEF Foundation for Ukrainian children on St. Nicholas Day is being spread in Tiktok. This was reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation, UNN reports.
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According to the information, Ukrainians are urged to click on the link in the profile header and fill out a questionnaire to "receive assistance." However, this information is not true.
The Foundation warned that it does not accept applications for gift sets and warned users against entering personal data on third-party resources.
Unfortunately, fraudulent ads claiming to be from UNICEF continue to spread online! We emphasize that we do not accept applications for St. Nicholas Day gift sets. So be careful, do not go to third-party resources and do not share your personal data
The Foundation urges to check all information on the official UNICEF Telegram channel. In case of fraud, it is advised to contact the Cyber Police.
Such content is created for fraud or to increase the reach of anonymous Telegram channels
Recall
Recently, the Ministry of Digital Transformation published tips on "How to avoid becoming a victim of fake news?" The main tips include trusting only official channels and avoiding anonymous telegram channels.
