Mutual aid spam is becoming a problem on the Fediverse.

And to be sure, I’m not against mutual aid. What I am against is spam.

This person has not verified who she is – or even if the profile picture is hers. Additional research on her name states she is a scammer with a record of grifting. I am therefore skeptical that any donations will help anyone in need.

Folks, please be cautious with mutual aid requests. Yes, people sometimes need help. But people also lie.

@[email protected]

  • @[email protected]
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    12 days ago

    Hah.

    I’ve probably been kicking around the fediverse longer than you, it’s just this particular account that’s only a few weeks old.

    Anyhow, feel free to continue giving money to people asking for it on lemmy i guess.

      • @[email protected]
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        32 days ago

        It’s not really an “alt” account, I just don’t think of user accounts as an extension of my identity, and change very regularly.

        • @horse_battery_staple
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          118 hours ago

          Is it an alternative account you use for differing purposes than other accounts?

          • @[email protected]
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            113 hours ago

            This is the only account I’ve used since I created this account, and I don’t presently have any intention of using any of my other accounts again at any time.