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Viral Crowdfunding Appeal for Sister's Surgery Revealed as Fake, NDTV Reports
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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A crowdfunding campaign that went viral claiming to fund a man's sister's surgery was found to be based on a non‑existent person, NDTV reported.
A fundraising drive that quickly gained traction on social media promised to collect money for a man's sister who allegedly needed surgery. The appeal was shared widely, drawing attention from donors across the country.\n\nSubsequent verification by media outlets revealed that the sister in question does not exist, indicating that the campaign was fabricated. The lack of any supporting documentation or credible identity details raised doubts that prompted a deeper look.\n\nNDTV reported the findings, warning the public about the risks of unverified online appeals and urging potential contributors to exercise caution before donating to similar causes.