WhatsApp Donation Hoaxes or Fake-News – Scam, Online Fraud
WhatsApp does not support charitable donations for sharing pictures, messages or posts. WhatsApp users are therefore advised not to share posts with instructions to share a picture or message to help raise money for someone in need.
See examples of WhatsApp hoaxes or fake-news below:
“This young girl has a clot in her brain. The operation costs 30 lakhs. Her parents cannot bear that burden. WhatsApp says if this photo is shared she will be given one rupee per share by WhatsApp. I request you to share with as many as you can. Please help her. MAY GOD BLESS HER. PROFESSOR RVRAO. JNTU”