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Geof25 • today at 5:06 PM • 3 replies • view on HN

I highly recommend not to. The potential for whole operation being a scam because you have no way to verify anything is pretty high. Now add there reality of generative AI and very easy way to make deep fakes and essentially every charity is certified scam.

You may see it as cynical or unfair but that's unfortunate reality of time we currently live in.


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elestor • today at 5:10 PM

I highly recommend to diversify. Donate a smaller amount to a bunch of different charities.

cyberclimb • today at 5:13 PM

hot take :/ Would you really have trouble trusting the OP?

Maybe you just don't want to donate resources in general, because otherwise surely there exists some channel you could witness with your own eyes and donate to with confidence.

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idiotsecant • today at 5:09 PM

Yes, best to live in a cave and never take any risks or have any contact with dangerous, suspicious, filthy humans.

It's fine. There is plenty of good in the world. Touch some grass and take a deep breath.