Bank card 2200701999056150 in the name “A. Viktorovna” is “specifically designed for collections for families in need.” scam
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1. Summary of the results
The original statement claims that the bank card number 2200701999056150 in the name "A. Viktorovna" is specifically designed for collections for families in need and is a scam [1]. However, none of the analyses provided directly mention the specific bank card number or the name "A. Viktorovna" [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. The analyses do describe similar scams where people are tricked into donating money under the pretense of helping with a child's funeral or other charitable causes [1] [2] [3] [7] [9]. These scams often involve tap-to-pay devices and can result in significant financial losses for the victims [1] [2] [3] [7] [9]. The IRS warns of scammers using fake charities to exploit taxpayers [8], which could be related to the claim about the bank card being for collections for families in need. General guidance on how to avoid scams and verify legitimate charities is provided by several sources [4] [5] [6].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
- The analyses provided do not offer any information about the bank card number 2200701999056150 or the name "A. Viktorovna" [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9], making it difficult to verify the original statement.
- Alternative viewpoints on charity scams are presented, including the warning signs of fake charities, such as refusal to provide charity details, lack of information on giving history, pushy asks, requiring alternate payment methods, and no membership on accountability websites [6].
- The context of the scam is not fully understood, as the analyses describe similar scams in different locations, including Chicago and Minnesota [1] [2] [3] [7] [9], but do not provide a clear connection to the bank card number or the name "A. Viktorovna".
- The IRS provides tools to help people verify legitimate charities, including the Tax Exempt Organization Search tool [5], which could be useful in avoiding charity scams.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original statement may contain potential misinformation or bias, as it claims that the bank card number 2200701999056150 in the name "A. Viktorovna" is specifically designed for collections for families in need and is a scam, without providing any evidence or credible sources to support this claim [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]. The lack of direct mention of the bank card number or the name "A. Viktorovna" in the analyses [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] raises questions about the validity of the original statement. The sources that benefit from this framing are unclear, but it is possible that the original statement is intended to raise awareness about charity scams [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] or to warn people about the dangers of tap-to-pay transactions [1] [2] [3] [7] [9].