Terror Groups Fake Charity Websites for Donations

0:00Aussies, heads up terror groups are faking charity websites to scam your donations straight into their terror ops. The Australian Federal Police's Joint Threat Financing Group is sounding the alarm, saying these crooks use bogus credentials to trick folks into. Wiring cash overseas, disguised as legit aid, this scams an old play in their book, exploiting everyday goodwill without a second thought. Assisting commissioners Steven Nutt laid it out clear, these outfits don't care who they hit, as long as the money flows to fund attacks. The real sting? Regular people like you and me could be accidentally bankrolling terror without knowing. Under Aussie law, funneling funds to these groups is straight up criminal and is hitting home as more folks shop online for causes to support. To fight back, officials urge hitting up the Australian charities and not-for-profits commission register. It shows of a group's real where they operate and who benefits. Meanwhile, ostracies teaming with partners to sniff out and block those shady money trails.

1:01So before you could donate, double check that charity's legit, keep your hard earned dollars from fueling the fire, and stay sharp out there. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to Melbourne News today, AI-powered local news.