Investigation Uncovers Uganda Dog Donation Scam
A BBC Eye investigation has uncovered a global scam in Michiana, Uganda, that exploits dog lovers online. An undercover team found that animals in the small town are used to solicit donations while suffering from neglect and abuse.
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Sources · 7 independent
WAMU 88.5 DC
“In Uganda, a BBC Eye investigation has uncovered a global scam exploiting dog lovers online. An undercover team found that animals in Michiana, a small town in Uganda, has been used to solicit donations while suffering neglect and in some cases abuse.”
WBUR Boston
“The investigation reveals that instead of the money going towards the dogs, a lot of it has gone towards funding the scammers' luxurious lifestyles.”
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