Nepal Police warn of scams targeting flood relief donations
Summary
Nepal Police have warned that scammers are exploiting the deadly Wednesday floods to steal relief donations and banking details through fake QR codes, social media pages and phishing links. The public has been urged to verify donation requests only through official Prime Minister’s Office channels and report suspicious activity to police or the Cyber Bureau.
Key Points
- Nepal Police warned that fraudsters may exploit the flood disaster to divert relief donations and steal personal or banking information.
- Scammers could use fake QR codes, social media pages, phishing links and calls requesting urgent financial help.
- Police advised donors to verify relief fund details only through the official Prime Minister’s Office website or verified social media accounts.
- People were told not to share bank details, PINs or one-time passwords and to report suspected scams to the nearest police office or Cyber Bureau.
