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04.05.2026
BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
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Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

BBC Africa Eye investigation uncovers a sophisticated dog rescue scam in Mityana, Uganda, where scammers deliberately injure dogs to create emotional fundraising videos for Western donors. Over $730,000 was raised on GoFundMe in five years, with nearly 40% linked to Mityana. A dog named Russet featured in hundreds of campaigns before dying after surgery. Scammers exploit Western stereotypes of Africa and use fake veterinary treatments to deceive donors.