A so-called entrepreneur convinced desperate parents of a terminally ill child to appear in a fundraising video. Here's the dark part: he used onions and menthol to artificially trigger tears for maximum emotional manipulation. After collecting millions in donations, the scammer told the family the campaign "failed" and handed them pocket change—pocketing the millions himself. This is textbook fraud exploitation. The crypto and fundraising space sees countless variations of this scheme. Always verify before donating. Check the organization's legitimacy, audit trails, and where funds actually flow. One red flag? Pressure to act fast or contribute without transparency. Protect yourself and your community.