Month: April 2022

Both the best and the worst human qualities are manifested in war. Today, the world’s attention is focused on the heroic resistance of the Ukrainians. For online scammers this is another opportunity to make easy money. When you see on TV a picture of destroyed Ukrainian cities and refugees who are forced to leave their homes, you want to help them. This sentimental impulse does not always correlate with logic and facts. We are ready to help, often without thinking about who my money will go to. Fraudsters are well aware of this and seize the moment (extort your money).

Some time ago we received an email from alleged victims of war in Ukraine asking for help.

Hi, I’m in Ukraine and we’re in the middle of a terrible war

Hi! I am in Ukraine, we have a terrible war going on and I am asking for your help with tears in my eyes.
I have had more grief. I am a mother of two children and our house was destroyed by Russian missiles, everything we had gained was burned. We lost our homes, we have nowhere to live. We are hiding in basements from bombing and praying to stay alive, we eat what we can. We have only what we are wearing.
I am asking for help. My children are freezing, there is nothing to eat and nowhere to live.
If there is any way – I would be grateful for any financial support.
Paypal: [text removed]
Bitcoin wallet: [text removed]
When transferring please write at least the word help and your name.
Thank you for your help and understanding, God give you health and peace in your home!

You have to be very careful with such messages. The risk of just losing your money is close to 100%.

Here are the highlights (red flags) that should alert you to this and similar letters:

• The first question you need to ask yourself is where did she get your email address? It is unlikely that the Russian bombing gave her the gift to guess e-mail addresses.
• In fact, this message is anonymous. The one who allegedly asks does not indicate his full name, date of birth, phone number or any other contact. Instead, you see the Bitcoin wallet number and PayPal. Potentially the person you are donating money to can be anywhere on the planet.
• These potential refugees are asking for financial help. But the money must be transferred via Bitcoin or PayPal. How is she going to pay with bitcoins in a bombed-out city with destroyed infrastructure?
• Banks and ATMs do not work in places of hostilities.
• Remember that money loses its function in war. You can’t just go to the grocery store and buy yourself some food. Because the stores no longer exist, they are destroyed. So in such situations there are various charitable organizations and foundations where you can transfer your money. Food, medicine and everything necessary are purchased in large batches and delivered to the places of hostilities, where it is later distributed free of charge to the needy.

I need to verify a person from Ukraine

Since the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, we have recorded numerous frauds related to war escapes and refugees. Fraudsters deceive people on the pretext that they need money for a taxi – get to a safe place, to Poland, to the border etc. If you want to verify a person from Ukraine before sending her some money, we can help you.

We’re native Ukrainians based in Ukraine. We know how the real situation is. We have the necessary knowledge, experience and tools to verify people from Ukraine. The result is ready within 24 hours.

We only took pictures on big occasions last 20 years or so. But now, in the era of social media, you can share your every step for the world to see. Some plots and locations are especially popular, for example, a photo with a bouquet of flowers. There are at least 7 reasons why a girl can do it.

Wants to show her off

A kindergarten kid behaves like this: “I have, but you don’t”.  But sometimes a girl grows up, but her habits die hard. Photos with huge bouquets of flowers on Instagram are taken to show that life is good (unlike the rest). Here, look, watch me. I’m appreciated, they love me, envy me!

However, this is a sin of women, whose life in reality is not very rich in interesting events. Fur coats, jewelry and flowers begin to be shown to others when there is nothing else to show.

It is especially funny if the flowers do not belong to the lady herself, but to a friend or colleague. As a result, photos of different people with the same bouquet appear on social networks.

She’s not very good in posing

The camera is now in every phone. But not nearly all girls have modeling skills. Many girls feel awkward in front of the lens. They don’t know how to stand up and where to put their hands.

The obvious solution is to take something. Of course, a jar of canned peas will not work as a prop. But hugging a soft toy, raising a glass of champagne or holding a bouquet of flowers are quite working versions. The only problem is that it’s a broken record.

She rarely gets flowers

Alas, many men are not as romantic as the beautiful half of humanity would like. In fact, most women are very pleased when they are given flowers, but men only do this on feast days only. Someone saves money in this way, while someone does not understand at all what the beauty of bunches is, so they do not buy them.

So it turns out that Russian women rarely see flowers and treat them like something extraordinary. And you want to take a souvenir photo with a rare thing.

She wants to act as a sensitive artist

Many romantic girls associate themselves with flowers. A photo with a bouquet sends the message: “I am beautiful and tender, like a flower.”

The main thing here is to follow the overall composition of the frame. And it happens that in the center of the photo there is a huge bunch of flowers, and on the side there is a bedside table littered with makeup and a spotted mirror. Or in the background, a vacuum cleaner looks out the door and the wallpaper sticks off. Unearthly beauty!

Trying to make you jealous

A girl may try to play on the feelings of a guy in this way. By posting a photo with a luxurious bouquet, you can show your ex: “Look and eat your heart out, I’m beautiful and successful!” Someone would tickle the nerves of the current fan. Someone thus tickles the nerves of the current fan. Like, keep him guessing, where I got the flowers from, and let him hold on tighter to such a sought-after young lady.

To be honest, such manipulations also evoke thoughts about kindergarten. But if a couple cannot live without quarrels and violent reconciliations, that’s their business.

Tries to show she’s not worse than others

Beloved gave Natasha a beautiful bouquet. She got all excited, took a picture with flowers and posted it online so a chain reaction began. Soon similar photos were posted by Sasha, Dasha and Olga. Why?  I want him to stay grounded. We’re all fine, too!

Even if one of their boyfriends is not very romantic (or there’s no boyfriend), this is not a hindrance. We know what to do. You can always “rent” someone else’s bouquet or buy flowers yourself.

She likes flowers

The last reason is spectacularly prosaic. Yes, a girl can just love flowers very much and be photographed with bouquets, without a second thought, as if they were works of art. Why do you take pictures on vacation against the backdrop of palm trees or the Eiffel Tower?

The reasons why a girl has her photo taken with flowers can be different. But, in the end, social networks were created in order to share moments of your life with friends. And if the bouquet and its owner are beautiful, why not show this shot?

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