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BBC Uncovers Ugandan Dog Exploitation Donation Scam
The BBC has uncovered a network of scammers in Uganda who are exploiting and abusing dogs to illicitly solicit donations from animal lovers worldwide. These individuals create fake rescue scenarios to manipulate donors into sending money.
3 May, 23:25 — 4 May, 06:39
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BBCHigh97d ago
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
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BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
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BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
A dog with rust-coloured fur lies at the side of a road. He looks peaceful, but as the TikTok video pans from his face to the rest of his body, severe injuries to his hind legs appear.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: Yahoo · 3 May, 23:25|Full coverage: 3 · 7h|Window: 7h
