Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Summary
An investigation by the BBC revealed that a network of scams targeted families of children with cancer, raising millions of dollars but giving little or nothing to the families. The campaigns used fake videos to gain sympathy and raise funds, promising treatment for the sick children. The investigation identified a major player in the scam as an Israeli man living in Canada.Key Facts
- The BBC investigation found that scam campaigns raised millions for children with cancer but gave little or no money to the actual families.
- Fake videos were made of the children, using techniques like chopped onions to make them cry, to appear more sympathetic.
- One campaign for a boy named Khalil raised $27,000, but his family only received a $700 filming fee.
- A whistleblower revealed the scam searched for "beautiful children" aged three to nine years without hair.
- An Israeli man in Canada, Erez Hadari, was identified as a key figure in the scam network.
- The campaigns operated globally, involving children from countries like Colombia, Ghana, and the Philippines.
- The organization behind many campaigns, Chance Letikva, is registered in Israel and the US.
- People who donated often received further solicitations for more money.
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