Sophisticated or Personalized scams are advanced and targeted fraudulent schemes exploiting trust, vulnerabilities, and technology, making NGOs particularly susceptible due to their funding structures and operations. Common scams include fake grant offers, phishing, cyberattacks, vendor fraud, and impersonation of donors or staff. To protect themselves, NGOs should verify communications, enhance cybersecurity, train staff on recognizing… [Read More]

Sophisticated scams are highly organized, complex, and often technologically advanced fraudulent schemes designed to deceive individuals or organizations. Unlike basic scams, these operations may involve detailed research, professional presentation, or exploitation of specific vulnerabilities. They often leverage trust, relationships, or official-looking documents and communication channels to appear legitimate. Characteristics of Sophisticated Scams: Personalization: Tailored communications… [Read More]

NGOs in developing countries are most vulnerable to these online fraudsters that not only offer false promises of arranging grants but also use fake identities of donor agencies to win their trust. These fraudsters are quite aware of the fact that there are millions of small and struggling NGOs working in remote areas of Africa,… [Read More]

The above signs are sufficient for you to understand that a certain piece of information you received is a scam. Below are the steps you need to take if you think you have come across a scam. Never Ever respond back to a Scam email As fraudsters send millions of email messages, they want to… [Read More]

An online scam is a fraudulent activity carried out over the Internet by providing incorrect information for the purpose of stealing money or assets from victims. Online scams are one of the biggest threats to businesses and governments around the world as they end up with severe financial losses and mental and emotional harassment of… [Read More]