Beware of fake collections after the shooting in Krakow

Let us recall that last Saturday there was a dramatic attack. A 24-year-old man drove his car onto the Krakow Main Square and opened fire with an automatic weapon. Two policemen from Police Station I in Krakow made an immediate, heroic intervention, leading to the arrest of the attacker. Both officers were seriously injured.

As a result of the tragic events in Krakow, six people died and 15 were injured (the perpetrator died in hospital on Monday morning).

In response to the online tragedy, numerous initiatives were launched to provide financial support for the victims and their loved ones. Unfortunately, criminals are trying to take advantage of this situation.

Fake fundraisers online. Police warn

We are receiving information that such false collections are taking place. The police also monitor the media, so we want to warn everyone to carefully check where their donations go and to what accounts they are paid, the press department of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Krakow told PAP.

Officers emphasize that fraudsters can ruthlessly take advantage of people's empathy and willingness to help. Unfortunately, impersonating legal aid operations in the face of human misfortune is a phenomenon that the services have already faced in previous tragedies.

How to help safely?

The officers express great gratitude for all expressions of support and initiatives addressed to the injured and the families of the victims, but ask them to take special precautions.