Fraud Uncovered: How My Child’s Hospital Photos Were Hijacked For A Scam
Those of you who have followed my journey will know that my child Noah was in the hospital for 217 days when he was first born. He’s classified as severely disabled, and I’ve shared his story to inspire others and to help raise awareness that disability does not equate with inability. Never, in all these years, have I asked for donations or solicited financial help for myself (though I’ve helped raise funds for other people). If I ever need money, I sell more food, not ask for handouts.
Back in February this year, a stranger alerted me via social media that a scammer had been using photos of Noah from his time in the hospital, in a fraudulent fundraising campaign.
The Scammer’s Tactics: Using My Child’s Image to Deceive
The woman behind this scam, Elisa, is the mother of a severely ill child named Giorgia. What’s not in dispute is that Giorgia suffers from a rare condition affecting the entire digestive system. Elisa, who’s originally from Italy, has spent years raising funds to support her daughter’s medical treatment in the United States. However, her story falls apart under scrutiny.
The Truth Behind Her Claims
Once she realised I’d found out, Elisa reached out to me in a desperate attempt to justify her actions. She…
