Scammers divert aid funding away from Ukraine charities

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Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen from people hoping to help Ukraine Source: Getty / fizkes/Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Cybercriminals have been hijacking the outpouring of sympathy for Ukraine, using emotionally charged posts to channel donations away from charities.

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