Charity scams on the rise amid conflict in Middle East


Scammers are taking advantage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by diverting donations to accounts held by fraudsters.

Cybersecurity company Group-IB told The Straits Times that scams thrive amid big conflicts by creating an environment in which scammers manipulate people’s emotions by instilling a sense of urgency.

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