Some thoughts on charity scams.

When I look at social media like Tumblr in these days, one thing strikes me. I get a lot of letters and messages, very personal ones. Messages from people in danger and need. The interesting thing: They all come from Palestine. Not from Ukraine. Not from another country where people experience violence and face great need. No, it's always Palestine. How come? I have a well founded suspicion. This is just a scam. I suspect, organized criminals are behind this. Criminals who are running scam farms. Where people are paid or even forced to write lots and lots of very similar letters to get in touch with people who are trustful and helpful. With the aim of gaining their trust and then exploiting them. I really hope I'm wrong. But I'm careful. And I recommend supporting aid organizations that are well connected and able to provide real structural help. Do your own research. In order not to get bogged down, I also recommend focusing on one or a few projects. It's easy to lament the darkness in the world. It is better to let our light shine. Think about it. Much obliged.