Safety guide

Fake AI Fundraising Scam

How to check online fundraisers, emotional stories, disaster appeals, and donation requests improved by AI.

Edited by Omer Aktas

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Beginner rule: Use AI to slow down, ask better questions, and organize information. Do not use it as the only source for money, health, legal, or safety decisions.

Short answer

How to check online fundraisers, emotional stories, disaster appeals, and donation requests improved by AI.

Why this matters

AI can create emotional stories quickly, including fake photos, fake names, and polished donation pages.

Step-by-step

Start with the goal. Add the background. Ask for a simple format. Review the answer slowly. Then check anything important with a trusted source, official account, professional, or person who knows the situation.

Try this prompt

Check this fundraiser description for warning signs. List what I should verify before donating.”

Common beginner mistake

Many beginners paste too much private information or ask AI to decide for them. A safer habit is to ask AI to explain, organize, draft, compare, or create questions — not to make the final decision.

Safety note

Donate through known organizations or verified platforms. Avoid pressure, vague details, and direct payment requests.

What to do next

Use the prompt once with a harmless example. Then adjust the details, remove private information, and save the version that works best for you.